Marshall County School District had 378 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 85.1% of the 444 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 361 students were prepared for college.
Across Marshall County School District, Douglas High School stood out, with almost 90.1% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Brindlee Mountain High School ranked last, with only 73.7% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 85.6% of white students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Marshall County School District had an overall graduation rate of 90.3%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | 171 | 90.1% |
| Asbury High School | 83 | 80.7% |
| Brindlee Mountain High School | 99 | 73.7% |
| Kate D. Smith DAR High School | 91 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
