Education in Marshall

Primary & Secondary Education 

Marshall, Texas offers a variety of primary and secondary educational opportunities through both public and private schools. The Marshall Independent School District (MISD) provides education from early childhood through high school across several campuses, including a dedicated Pre-K center, elementary schools, junior high, and Marshall High School. The district offers a range of academic programs, including career and technical education and dual-credit opportunities in partnership with local colleges. In addition to public education, families can choose from private school options such as Trinity Episcopal School, Panola schools, and Marshall Christian Academy, both of which provide smaller class sizes and faith-based learning environments. 

MISD Dual Enrollment 

Marshall ISD has three established dual enrollment programs with plans to include all four colleges in a comprehensive workforce readiness program led by Marshall ISD. 

• Maverick University- Earn college credit in high school toward a bachelor's degree through this DE partnership with East Texas Baptist University. 
• Mav Tech- Be on your way to a technical associate's degree or certificate in some of the highest paying positions available locally through this DE in partnership with Texas State Technical College. 
• Panola Dual Credit- The Panola College Dual Credit program provides an opportunity for eligible high school students, grades 9-12, to participate in college courses and receive both high school and college credit for the same course. 

CTE (Career & Technical Education) 
Marshall ISD offers a growing number of relevant CTE training options.  Marshall ISD has a CTE Advisory Committee with local industry participation, including Marshall EDC.  You can download the CTE Guidebook here.  CTE programs of study include: 

High School 

• Agriculture 
• Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications 
• Business 
• Cosmetology 
• Education 
• Health Science 
• Hospitality 
• Law & Public Service 
• Manufacturing 
• STEM 
• Transportation 

Junior High / Middle School 

• Business Information Management 
• Gateway to Technology 
• General Employability Skills 
• Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources 
• Principles of Law 
• Professional Communications 
• Touch System Data Entry 

Click here to learn more about CTE

Higher Education 

Marshall is home to four distinct colleges, each offering unique pathways for academic and career-focused advancement.  

• East Texas Baptist University is a four‑year liberal arts university founded in 1912, known for its Christ‑centered values and programs in nursing, education, business, and the sciences, with exceptional licensure pass rates for its graduates.  
• Wiley University, established in 1873 as the oldest historically Black college west of the Mississippi, offers bachelor’s degrees in fields such as English, biology, criminal justice, and organizational management, fostering critical thinking, leadership, and social responsibility.  
• Texas State Technical College – Marshall is a public two‑year technical institution offering career-focused associate degrees and certificates in areas like cybersecurity, welding, precision machining, and transportation technology, often with income‑guarantee programs and strong industry ties. 
• Panola College’s Marshall College Center provides an accessible branch of the community college system, offering vocational training, continuing education, GED and ESL classes, and college transfer courses without leaving the city. 

Together, these institutions form a robust educational hub that supports academic, technical, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning needs for students of all backgrounds in Marshall.