Summary:
Marshall County High School is a public high school located in Benton, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,256 students. The school is part of the Marshall County School District, which is ranked 89 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
While Marshall County High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 94.3%, which is higher than the state average, its overall academic performance has declined in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 34th out of 295 Kentucky high schools in 2014-2015 to 145th out of 290 in 2023-2024, and its proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Reading, and Writing are generally below the state average. However, the school performs relatively better in English, with 55% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44%. Additionally, the school's special education students and homeless students perform better than the state average, ranking 17th and 4th out of Kentucky high schools, respectively, in 2020-2021.
Compared to nearby schools, Lyon County High School outperforms Marshall County High School on most academic measures, including higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Writing, as well as a higher four-year graduation rate of 98.6%. On the other hand, Paducah Tilghman High School has a lower four-year graduation rate of 87.7% compared to Marshall County High School, but performs better on some academic measures, such as higher proficiency rates in Reading and Writing. The school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and white students, is also generally below the state average, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address these achievement gaps.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Marshall County
SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 290 Kentucky High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,121
Feeder schools for Marshall County High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.6
Number of students: 1,256
Racial breakdown:
White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Asian:
1.0%
African American:
0.2%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.8%
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