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Marshall County School District

86 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (270) 527-8628
www.marshall.kyschools.us

Top Rankings

Marshall County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,394 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 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
4,394 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K157146
Kind306271
1320280
2322288
3335268
4359273
5315275
6304255
7324272
8338276
9329309
10352300
11320283
12308255
Grade Not Listed54
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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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#94 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearMarshall County School District
2023#94
2022#104
2021#85
2019#129
2018#133
2017#95
2016#50
2015#14
2014#12
2013#8
2012#15
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38%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202338%38%
202234%38%
202129%30%
201936%46%
201838%47%
201738%47%
201646%49%
201552%45%
201454%46%
201351%42%
201249%41%
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41%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202241%45%
202138%42%
201954%56%
201838%56%
201758%56%
201664%56%
201566%55%
201465%54%
201364%51%
201257%48%
201183%72%
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17%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202217%22%
202121%24%
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92%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202392%90%
202292%90%
202187%90%
202091%90%
201994%90%
201895%90%
201793%89%
201692%89%
201593%89%
201489%88%
201392%89%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.46

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
20230.170.45
20220.170.44
20210.160.42
20200.130.41
20190.130.41
20180.130.39
20170.130.39
20160.060.38
20150.200.38
20140.040.36
20130.050.35
20120.050.33
20110.040.32
20100.030.32
20090.020.30
20080.010.30
20070.010.28
20060.020.24
20050.010.25
20020.010.24
20000.010.23
19970.010.22
19960.010.20
19950.010.20
19940.160.23
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2021)

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
20213%2%
20203%2%
20193%2%
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% Hispanic
4%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
20235%9%
20225%8%
20214%8%
20204%7%
20194%7%
20184%6%
20174%6%
20163%6%
20154%6%
20142%5%
20132%5%
20122%4%
20112%4%
20102%4%
20061%2%
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% Black
n/a
11%
% White
93%
72%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202390%73%
202290%74%
202190%75%
202091%76%
201991%76%
201890%77%
201790%77%
201697%78%
201580%78%
201498%79%
201397%80%
201298%81%
201198%82%
201098%82%
2009100%83%
2008100%83%
2007100%84%
200699%86%
2005100%86%
2004100%86%
2003100%87%
2002100%87%
2001100%86%
2000100%87%
1999100%87%
1998100%88%
1997100%88%
1996100%89%
1995100%89%
199483%87%
1993100%90%
1992100%90%
1991100%90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
20235%5%
20225%5%
20213%4%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20131%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,028 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
2023$61 MM$31 MM
2022$56 MM$28 MM
2021$61 MM$31 MM
2020$56 MM$28 MM
2019$57 MM$29 MM
2018$56 MM$28 MM
2017$53 MM$27 MM
2016$51 MM$26 MM
2015$45 MM$24 MM
2014$46 MM$25 MM
2012$47 MM$25 MM
2011$47 MM$25 MM
2010$45 MM$24 MM
2009$44 MM$24 MM
2008$43 MM$23 MM
2007$40 MM$21 MM
2006$38 MM$21 MM
2005$35 MM$19 MM
2004$33 MM$18 MM
2003$33 MM$17 MM
2002$30 MM$16 MM
2001$30 MM$16 MM
2000$31 MM$15 MM
1999$29 MM$15 MM
1998$28 MM$13 MM
1997$27 MM$13 MM
1996$24 MM$12 MM
1995$23 MM$12 MM
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Spending
$57 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
2023$57 MM$31 MM
2022$61 MM$30 MM
2021$57 MM$31 MM
2020$61 MM$30 MM
2019$73 MM$29 MM
2018$60 MM$29 MM
2017$53 MM$27 MM
2016$65 MM$26 MM
2015$44 MM$24 MM
2014$44 MM$24 MM
2012$46 MM$25 MM
2011$46 MM$25 MM
2010$44 MM$24 MM
2009$43 MM$23 MM
2008$45 MM$23 MM
2007$40 MM$23 MM
2006$42 MM$21 MM
2005$40 MM$20 MM
2004$33 MM$18 MM
2003$32 MM$17 MM
2002$29 MM$16 MM
2001$29 MM$15 MM
2000$31 MM$16 MM
1999$32 MM$15 MM
1998$27 MM$14 MM
1997$27 MM$14 MM
1996$25 MM$13 MM
1995$21 MM$12 MM
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Revenue / Student
$13,805
$14,242

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
2023$13,494$14,017
2022$11,660$12,277
2021$13,218$13,947
2020$11,660$12,277
2019$11,953$12,601
2018$11,518$12,004
2017$10,680$11,655
2016$10,384$11,340
2015$9,229$10,260
2014$9,623$10,525
2012$9,845$10,538
2011$9,748$10,815
2010$9,282$10,260
2009$9,028$10,129
2008$8,813$9,593
2007$8,423$9,177
2006$7,899$8,595
2005$7,235$8,058
2004$6,822$7,571
2003$6,764$7,233
2002$6,215$6,765
2001$6,219$6,804
2000$6,293$6,297
1999$5,905$6,223
1998$5,592$5,571
1997$5,018$5,719
1995$4,471$5,143
1992$3,652$3,961
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Spending / Student
$13,028
$13,981

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
2023$12,735$14,031
2022$12,702$13,046
2021$12,474$13,961
2020$12,702$13,046
2019$15,301$12,743
2018$12,253$12,248
2017$10,860$11,623
2016$13,339$11,206
2015$8,870$10,180
2014$9,173$10,401
2012$9,618$10,497
2011$9,565$10,742
2010$8,921$10,180
2009$8,969$9,906
2008$9,209$9,747
2007$8,432$9,749
2006$8,600$8,847
2005$8,326$8,358
2004$6,915$7,657
2003$6,573$7,021
2002$5,985$6,829
2001$6,087$6,553
2000$6,372$6,848
1999$6,451$6,265
1998$5,583$5,710
1997$5,003$6,044
1995$4,174$4,886
1992$3,480$3,804
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Best Marshall County School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Jim Goheen Drive
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
208 W 11th St
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Calvert City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
563 E 5th Avenue
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-4664
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
South Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 Sid Darnell Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
North Marshall Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3111 U. S. Hwy 95
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Sharpe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8400 Us Hwy 68 W
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
South Marshall Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Marshall County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Jonathan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9207 Us Hwy 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Mc Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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
Marshall County Technical Center
Vocational School
341 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Purchase Youth Village
Alternative School
473 Old Symsonia Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-7400
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,394 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District is ranked #93 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and 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, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Marshall County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,028 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,394 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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