Marshall County School District
Top Rankings
Marshall County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,589 students in Marshall County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Marshall County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
4,589 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
279 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marshall County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.43
# American Indian Students
7 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
136 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
20 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
4,284 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
93%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
146
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
329
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
382
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
319
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
327
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
293
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
344
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
320
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
367
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
342
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
382
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
368
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
348
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
318
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
4
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,660 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,702 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,660
$12,277
Spending / Student
$12,702
$13,046
Best Marshall County School District 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.
Calvert City Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
563 E 5th Avenue
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-4664
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-4664
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
North Marshall Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3111 U. S. Hwy 95
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,589 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District is ranked #87 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County School District?
93% of Marshall County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Marshall County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,702 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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