| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Marshall Community School District | Clemons | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 970 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| BCLUW Community School District | Liscomb | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 506 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| East Marshall Community School District | Ferguson | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 713 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| GMG Community School District | Green Mountain | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 478 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Marshalltown Community School District | Albion | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 5,190 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Marshall County compares
Together they enroll 7,857 students across 21 schools. The largest is Marshalltown Community School District with 5,190 students. Districts here average 3.4/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Marshall County, Iowa
Marshall County has 5 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marshall County is West Marshall Community School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Marshall County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Marshall County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Marshall County, IA?
Of the districts serving Marshall County, West Marshall Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.