For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,397 students in Benton, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, 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.
Benton, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Benton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Benton, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall County High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Benton, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshall County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Grades: 9-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #22.
Mc Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall County Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
341 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Purchase Youth Village
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
473 Old Symsonia Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-7400
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-7400
Grades: 1-12
| 23 students
Benton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Joe Creason Dr
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Star Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, KY include Marshall County High School and Mc Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Benton?
4 public high schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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