Barren County High School vs Marshall County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barren County High School
Glasgow · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
Marshall County High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students
| Measure | Barren County High School Glasgow, Kentucky | Marshall County High School Benton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 214 | #87 of 214 |
| National rank | #11202 of 16,910 | #10443 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,220 | 1,201 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | 1,201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| city | Glasgow | Benton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 38.9).
- •Marshall County High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Marshall County High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Marshall County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 49.1%).
- •Barren County High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.1).
- •Barren County High School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 1,201.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barren County High School better than Marshall County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall County High School ranks higher (42.1 vs 38.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barren County High School and Marshall County High School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Glasgow and Benton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barren County High School: 1,220. Marshall County High School: 1,201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barren County High School and Marshall County High School rank in Kentucky?
Barren County High School is 115th of 214 and Marshall County High School is 87th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).