Jeffersontown High vs Marshall County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 282 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jeffersontown High
Jeffersontown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,196 students
Marshall County High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students
| Measure | Jeffersontown High Jeffersontown, Kentucky | Marshall County High School Benton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 214 | #87 of 214 |
| National rank | #14418 of 16,910 | #10443 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,196 | 1,201 |
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 1,201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 35% |
| city | Jeffersontown | Benton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshall County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 24.8).
- •Marshall County High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Marshall County High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Marshall County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 65.7%).
- •Jeffersontown High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.1).
- •Marshall County High School is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 1,196.
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 Jeffersontown High better than Marshall County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marshall County High School ranks higher (42.1 vs 24.8 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 Jeffersontown High and Marshall County High School?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Jeffersontown and Benton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jeffersontown High: 1,196. Marshall County High School: 1,201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jeffersontown High and Marshall County High School rank in Kentucky?
Jeffersontown High is 195th of 214 and Marshall County High School is 87th of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).