Summary:
The city of Benton, Kentucky is home to 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the district, with Central Elementary School and South Marshall Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while other schools like Jonathan Elementary School and Purchase Youth Village are struggling and ranking in the bottom tiers.
Marshall County High School, the largest high school in the district, has a solid performance record with a 94.3% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English and reading also exceed the county and state averages. In contrast, the data suggests significant socioeconomic differences among the schools, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 42.83% at Marshall County High School to 100% at Purchase Youth Village.
The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools indicates potential differences in resource allocation within the district. While some schools like Central Elementary and South Marshall Elementary have maintained strong performance over the years, the data presents opportunities for the district to focus on improving student outcomes at the lower-performing schools and addressing the factors contributing to their struggles.
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