Marshall County School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 12 public schools in Marshall County School District, serving 4,859 students. Marshall County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked 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 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
- The top ranked public schools in Marshall County School District are Benton Elementary School, South Marshall Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 23% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Kentucky public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Marshall County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (270) 527-8628 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KY) |
| # of Schools | 12 Schools | 1,534 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,859 Students | 680,978 Students |
| # of Teachers | 291 Teachers | 42,120 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Marshall County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #133 out of 173 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.40 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 839 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 26 Students | 12,135 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 90 Students | 45,801 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 6 Students | 71,831 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 10% |
| # of White Students | 4,667 Students | 523,010 Students |
| % White Students | 96% | 77% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 850 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 64 Students | 26,512 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 191 | 29,493 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 339 | 44,058 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 327 | 50,518 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 369 | 49,479 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 336 | 51,350 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 381 | 52,328 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 351 | 52,669 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 378 | 51,102 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 372 | 50,249 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 383 | 50,293 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 367 | 53,687 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 367 | 50,822 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 353 | 48,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 341 | 45,593 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 4 | 598 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,818 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,630. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,001 is less than the state median of $11,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KY) |
| Total Revenue | $53 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $54 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,818 | $11,630 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,001 | $11,598 |
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Marshall County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Benton Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50%208 W 11th St10
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Grades: PK-5 | 565 students
- South Marshall Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 64%Rank:6/Top 50%2211 Us 641 South10
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Grades: 6-8 | 552 students
- Central Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50%115 Jim Goheen Drive10
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Grades: PK-5 | 525 students
- North Marshall Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 58%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3111 U. S. Hwy 9510
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Grades: 6-8 | 574 students
- Marshall County High School Math: 43% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50%416 High School Rd10
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Grades: 9-12 | 1,392 student
- Calvert City Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%563 E 5th Avenue10
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-4664
Grades: PK-5 | 315 students
- Sharpe Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%8400 Us Hwy 68 W10
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Grades: PK-5 | 335 students
- Jonathan Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:3/Bottom 50%9207 Us Hwy 68 E10
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Grades: PK-5 | 229 students
- South Marshall Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50%155 Sid Darnell Road10
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Grades: PK-5 | 324 students
- Marshall County Technical Center Vocational School341 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Purchase Youth Village Alternative School473 Old Symsonia Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-6639
Grades: PK-12 | 13 students
- Star Academy High School Alternative School397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Grades: 9-12 | 35 students
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