South Marshall Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Benton, Kentucky 42025 · Marshall County
#534 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#31033 of 50,301 nationally
About South Marshall Elementary School
South Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary located in Benton, in the Marshall County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 241 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 534th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 241.
There are 7 schools in Benton; South Marshall Elementary School ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
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 South Marshall Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Marshall Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Marshall Middle
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
432 students · 4.0 km away
Benton Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students · 7.3 km away
Jonathan Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 12 km away
Marshall County High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students · 13 km away
Central Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Flat Gap Elementary School
Flatgap · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
241 students
Jonathan Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Hacker Elementary School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
244 students
G R Hampton Elementary School
Barbourville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Fordsville Elementary School
Fordsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
245 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Marshall Elementary School a good school?
South Marshall Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 41.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #534 of 707 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 South Marshall Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
South Marshall Elementary School ranks #534 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #31033 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Marshall Elementary School?
South Marshall Elementary School had 241 students in 2025.
Is South Marshall Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Marshall Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Marshall Elementary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of South Marshall Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.