For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,460 students in Benton, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, KY are Marshall County High School and Mc Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Benton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Benton, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall County High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benton, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 1,281 students
Rank: #22.
Mc Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Grades: 6-12
| 155 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
| 0 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: 1-12
| 24 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
Star Academy High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, KY include Marshall County High School and Mc Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Benton, KY?
4 public high schools are located in Benton, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton, KY?
Benton, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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