Top 10 Best Benton Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,801 students in Benton, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 275 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Benton, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Benton, KY are Central Elementary School, Benton Elementary School and South Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Benton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Benton, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Jim Goheen Drive
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 W 11th St
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
South Marshall Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
South Marshall Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Sid Darnell Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Sharpe Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8400 Us Hwy 68 W
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Marshall County High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Grades: 9-12
| 1,345 students
Rank: #77.
Jonathan Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9207 Us Hwy 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #88.
Mc@home
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall County Technical Center
Vocational School
341 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Purchase Youth Village
Alternative School
473 Old Symsonia Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-7400
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Star Academy High School
Alternative School
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Benton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Joe Creason Dr
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benton, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Benton, KY are Central Elementary School, Benton Elementary School and South Marshall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Benton, KY?
11 public schools are located in Benton, KY.
What percentage of students in Benton, KY go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Benton, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benton, KY?
Benton, KY minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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