Marshall County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Benton, Kentucky 42025 · Marshall County
#87 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#10443 of 16,910 nationally
About Marshall County High School
Marshall County High School is a public high located in Benton, in the Marshall County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,201 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 87th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,201.
There are 7 schools in Benton; Marshall County High School ranks 5th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Marshall County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Marshall County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 1.7 km away
North Marshall Middle School
Calvert City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students · 5.8 km away
Benton Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students · 6.2 km away
South Marshall Middle
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
432 students · 11 km away
Jonathan Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 12 km away
Calvert City Elementary School
Calvert City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students · 13 km away
South Marshall Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 13 km away
Sharpe Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Jeffersontown High
Jeffersontown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,196 students
Southwestern High School
Somerset · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,213 students
Barren County High School
Glasgow · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
Grayson County High School
Leitchfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students
East Jessamine High School
Nicholasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,222 students
Woodford County High School
Versailles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marshall County High School a good school?
Marshall County High School has a Success Index (US) of 42.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #87 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Marshall County High School rank in Kentucky?
Marshall County High School ranks #87 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #10443 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marshall County High School?
Marshall County High School had 1,201 students in 2025.
Is Marshall County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Marshall County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Marshall County High School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Marshall County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.