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Public School Review - Established 2003

Marshall County School District

86 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (270) 527-8628
www.marshall.kyschools.us

Top Rankings

Marshall County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,302 students in Marshall County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
4,302 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K153142
Kind282265
1315276
2306279
3320289
4327271
5361276
6319276
7301257
8318274
9350298
10319295
11328283
12297264
Grade Not Listed63
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District Rank

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#94 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearMarshall County School District
2023#94
2022#104
2021#85
2019#129
2018#133
2017#95
2016#50
2015#14
2014#12
2013#8
2012#15
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38%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202338%38%
202234%38%
202129%30%
201936%46%
201838%47%
201738%47%
201646%49%
201552%45%
201454%46%
201351%42%
201249%41%
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41%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202241%45%
202138%42%
201954%56%
201838%56%
201758%56%
201664%56%
201566%55%
201465%54%
201364%51%
201257%48%
201183%72%
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17%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202217%22%
202121%24%
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92%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202392%90%
202292%90%
202187%90%
202091%90%
201994%90%
201895%90%
201793%89%
201692%89%
201593%89%
201489%88%
201392%89%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
20240.180.46
20230.170.45
20220.170.44
20210.160.42
20200.130.41
20190.130.41
20180.130.39
20170.130.39
20160.060.38
20150.200.38
20140.040.36
20130.050.35
20120.050.33
20110.040.32
20100.030.32
20090.020.30
20080.010.30
20070.010.28
20060.020.24
20050.010.25
20020.010.24
20000.010.23
19970.010.22
19960.010.20
19950.010.20
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2024)

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
20243%2%
20213%2%
20203%2%
20193%2%
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% Hispanic
4%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
20245%10%
20235%9%
20225%8%
20214%8%
20204%7%
20194%7%
20184%6%
20174%6%
20163%6%
20154%6%
20142%5%
20132%5%
20122%4%
20112%4%
20102%4%
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% Black
1%
11%
% White
92%
71%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
202489%72%
202390%73%
202290%74%
202190%75%
202091%76%
201991%76%
201890%77%
201790%77%
201697%78%
201580%78%
201498%79%
201397%80%
201298%81%
201198%82%
201098%82%
2009100%83%
2008100%83%
2007100%84%
200699%86%
2005100%86%
2004100%86%
2003100%87%
2002100%87%
2001100%86%
2000100%87%
1999100%87%
1998100%88%
1997100%88%
1996100%89%
1995100%89%
199483%87%
1993100%90%
1992100%90%
1991100%90%
1990100%90%
1989100%90%
1988100%90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
20243%5%
20235%5%
20225%5%
20213%4%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20131%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,307 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
2023$61 MM$31 MM
2022$56 MM$28 MM
2021$61 MM$31 MM
2020$56 MM$28 MM
2019$57 MM$29 MM
2018$56 MM$28 MM
2017$53 MM$27 MM
2016$51 MM$26 MM
2015$45 MM$24 MM
2014$46 MM$25 MM
2012$47 MM$25 MM
2011$47 MM$25 MM
2010$45 MM$24 MM
2009$44 MM$24 MM
2008$43 MM$23 MM
2007$40 MM$21 MM
2006$38 MM$21 MM
2005$35 MM$19 MM
2004$33 MM$18 MM
2003$33 MM$17 MM
2002$30 MM$16 MM
2001$30 MM$16 MM
2000$31 MM$15 MM
1999$29 MM$15 MM
1998$28 MM$13 MM
1997$27 MM$13 MM
1996$24 MM$12 MM
1995$23 MM$12 MM
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Spending
$57 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
2023$57 MM$31 MM
2022$61 MM$30 MM
2021$57 MM$31 MM
2020$61 MM$30 MM
2019$73 MM$29 MM
2018$60 MM$29 MM
2017$53 MM$27 MM
2016$65 MM$26 MM
2015$44 MM$24 MM
2014$44 MM$24 MM
2012$46 MM$25 MM
2011$46 MM$25 MM
2010$44 MM$24 MM
2009$43 MM$23 MM
2008$45 MM$23 MM
2007$40 MM$23 MM
2006$42 MM$21 MM
2005$40 MM$20 MM
2004$33 MM$18 MM
2003$32 MM$17 MM
2002$29 MM$16 MM
2001$29 MM$15 MM
2000$31 MM$16 MM
1999$32 MM$15 MM
1998$27 MM$14 MM
1997$27 MM$14 MM
1996$25 MM$13 MM
1995$21 MM$12 MM
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Revenue / Student
$14,100
$14,269

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
2023$13,494$14,017
2022$11,660$12,277
2021$13,218$13,947
2020$11,660$12,277
2019$11,953$12,601
2018$11,518$12,004
2017$10,680$11,655
2016$10,384$11,340
2015$9,229$10,260
2014$9,623$10,525
2012$9,845$10,538
2011$9,748$10,815
2010$9,282$10,260
2009$9,028$10,129
2008$8,813$9,593
2007$8,423$9,177
2006$7,899$8,595
2005$7,235$8,058
2004$6,822$7,571
2003$6,764$7,233
2002$6,215$6,765
2001$6,219$6,804
2000$6,293$6,297
1999$5,905$6,223
1998$5,592$5,571
1997$5,018$5,719
1995$4,471$5,143
1992$3,652$3,961
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Spending / Student
$13,307
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearMarshall County School DistrictKentucky
2023$12,735$14,031
2022$12,702$13,046
2021$12,474$13,961
2020$12,702$13,046
2019$15,301$12,743
2018$12,253$12,248
2017$10,860$11,623
2016$13,339$11,206
2015$8,870$10,180
2014$9,173$10,401
2012$9,618$10,497
2011$9,565$10,742
2010$8,921$10,180
2009$8,969$9,906
2008$9,209$9,747
2007$8,432$9,749
2006$8,600$8,847
2005$8,326$8,358
2004$6,915$7,657
2003$6,573$7,021
2002$5,985$6,829
2001$6,087$6,553
2000$6,372$6,848
1999$6,451$6,265
1998$5,583$5,710
1997$5,003$6,044
1995$4,174$4,886
1992$3,480$3,804
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Best Marshall County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Jim Goheen Drive
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-0796
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
208 W 11th St
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Calvert City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
563 E 5th Avenue
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-4664
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
South Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 Sid Darnell Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1581
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
North Marshall Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3111 U. S. Hwy 95
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Sharpe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8400 Us Hwy 68 W
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 898-2852
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
South Marshall Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Marshall County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Jonathan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9207 Us Hwy 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 354-6462
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Mc Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall County Technical Center
Vocational School
341 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Purchase Youth Village
Alternative School
473 Old Symsonia Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-7400
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,302 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District is ranked #92 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County School District?
92% of Marshall County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $13,307 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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