For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,068 students in Marshall County, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KY are North Marshall Middle School, South Marshall Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Marshall Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 U. S. Hwy 95
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Marshall Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KY include North Marshall Middle School, South Marshall Middle School and Mc Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshall County?
4 public middle schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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