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Marshall County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,495 students in Marshall County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Marshall County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
4,495 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
290 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Marshall County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Diversity Score
0.14
0.45
# American Indian Students
5 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
156 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
21 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
4,171 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
# Students in PK Grade:
175
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
326
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
336
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
331
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
363
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
305
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
305
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
311
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
323
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
380
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
340
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
341
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
310
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
4
642
The revenue/student of $13,494 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,735 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,494
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,735
$13,943
Best Marshall County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Jim Goheen Drive
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W 11th St
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Calvert City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
563 E 5th Avenue
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-4664
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-4664
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Sharpe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8400 Us Hwy 68 W
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
South Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Sid Darnell Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
North Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3111 U. S. Hwy 95
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #77.
South Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Jonathan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9207 Us Hwy 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #1010.
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒>
How many schools belong to Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,495 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District is ranked #106 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County School District?
93% of Marshall County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Marshall County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,735 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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