Best Benton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 575 students in Benton, KY.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, KY are South Marshall Middle School and Mc Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Benton, KY public middle schools have an score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Benton, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South Marshall Middle School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
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Bottom 50%

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2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828

Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Mc Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
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397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628

Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: n/an/a

Purchase Youth Village

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473 Old Symsonia Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-7400

Gr: 1-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton, Kentucky

Benton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Benton Middle School (Closed 2023)

906 Joe Creason Dr
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091

Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Mc@ Home (Closed 2023)

86 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628

Gr: 6-12

Star Academy High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394

Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, KY?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton, KY include South Marshall Middle School and Mc Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Benton?

3 public middle schools are located in Benton.

What is the racial composition of students in Benton?

Benton public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).