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Marshall County High School vs. Livingston Central High School

Should you attend Marshall County High School or Livingston Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Marshall County High School
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Livingston Central High School
750 Us 60 W
Smithland, KY 42081
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Livingston Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,216 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 27% (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 28% (majority Black).
Serving 326 students in grades 9-12, Livingston Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,216 students
326 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marshall County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Livingston Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marshall County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Livingston Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marshall County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Livingston Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marshall County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marshall County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Livingston Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livingston County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#896 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
#823 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marshall County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Livingston Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
35-39%
(Top 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Livingston Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livingston County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Livingston Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livingston County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Livingston Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Livingston County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in KY)
≥95%
(Top 20% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Marshall County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marshall County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Livingston Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Livingston County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marshall County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Livingston Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
315
87
Grade 10 Students
335
81
Grade 11 Students
280
92
Grade 12 Students
281
66
Ungraded Students
5
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marshall County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marshall County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marshall County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marshall County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Livingston Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livingston County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Livingston Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livingston County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
94%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marshall County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marshall County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Livingston Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livingston County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marshall County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marshall County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Livingston Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livingston County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marshall County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marshall County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Livingston Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livingston County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marshall County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marshall County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Livingston Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livingston County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marshall County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marshall County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Livingston Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livingston County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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