For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,334 students in Marshall County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, 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.
Marshall County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Marshall County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall County High School, with 97% 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mc Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 Joe Creason Dr
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, KY include Marshall County High School and Mc Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
4 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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