Best High Schools in Benton, KY

Benton, KY has 6 high schools with 3,655 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Benton score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Benton underperform expectations.

1. Calloway County High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calloway County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students

2. Graves County High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Graves County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students

3. Marshall County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students

4. Livingston Central High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Livingston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students

5. Mc Academy

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students

Best Middle Schools in Benton, KY

Benton, KY has 5 middle schools with 2,506 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Benton score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Benton don't meet expectations.

1. Calloway County Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Calloway County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students

2. Graves County Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Graves County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 621 Students

3. Livingston County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Livingston County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students

4. North Marshall Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students

5. South Marshall Middle

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Benton, KY

Benton, KY has 10 elementary schools with 3,927 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Benton score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Benton don't meet expectations.

1. Symsonia Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 369 Students

2. Graves County Central Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Graves County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students

3. North Calloway Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calloway County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 573 Students

4. Central Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students

5. Benton Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students

6. Calvert City Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students

7. South Livingston Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Livingston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students

8. Sharpe Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students

9. South Marshall Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students

10. Jonathan Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Benton, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Benton, KY has a total population of 14,655 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Benton, KY

10,111

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

11.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton, KY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,214 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Benton, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations