S.V. Marshall High School was a school in unincorporated Holmes County, Mississippi, with a Lexington postal address. It was a part of the Holmes County School District. Its campus is currently occupied by S.V. Marshall Elementary School.
Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S.v. Marshall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S.v. Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
S.v. Marshall Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
S.v. Marshall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S.v. Marshall Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#691 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
97%
45%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County Consolidated School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S.v. Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
S.v. Marshall Elementary School is ranked #691 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend S.v. Marshall Elementary School?
214 students attend S.v. Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of S.v. Marshall Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S.v. Marshall Elementary School?
S.v. Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does S.v. Marshall Elementary School offer ?
S.v. Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is S.v. Marshall Elementary School part of?
S.v. Marshall Elementary School is part of Holmes County Consolidated School District.
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