Grayson County High School vs Marshall County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grayson County High School
Leitchfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students
Marshall County High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students
| Measure | Grayson County High School Leitchfield, Kentucky | Marshall County High School Benton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 214 | #87 of 214 |
| National rank | #10580 of 16,910 | #10443 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,180 | 1,201 |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | 1,201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| city | Leitchfield | Benton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.5 vs 42.1).
- •Grayson County High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Marshall County High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Marshall County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 54.7%).
- •Grayson County High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.1).
- •Marshall County High School is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 1,180.
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 Grayson County High School better than Marshall County High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grayson County High School and Marshall County High School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Leitchfield and Benton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grayson County High School: 1,180. Marshall County High School: 1,201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grayson County High School and Marshall County High School rank in Kentucky?
Grayson County High School is 95th of 214 and Marshall County High School is 87th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).