Marshall County High School

416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,256 students in grades 9-12, Marshall County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marshall County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Marshall County High School's student population of 1,256 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,256 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Marshall County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall County High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#853 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marshall County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marshall County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marshall County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marshall County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marshall County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
11%
White
94%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marshall County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marshall County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marshall County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Marshall County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Marshall County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marshall County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marshall County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marshall County High School's ranking?
Marshall County High School is ranked #853 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Marshall County High School often compared to?
Marshall County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Marshall Middle School, Livingston Central High School, Jonathan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshall County High School?
The graduation rate of Marshall County High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Marshall County High School?
1,256 students attend Marshall County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Marshall County High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall County High School?
Marshall County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marshall County High School offer ?
Marshall County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshall County High School part of?
Marshall County High School is part of Marshall County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/30/2008
Loads of classes, nice kids and teachers. Probably best school I've attended.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - gunna

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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