Best Schools in Marshall County, KY
Marshall County, KY has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,633 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Marshall County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marshall County, KY
The top high schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
2. Mc Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marshall County, KY
The top middle schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students
2. South Marshall Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 462 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marshall County, KY
The top elementary schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
2. Jonathan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
3. Sharpe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
4. Benton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
5. South Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
6. Calvert City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marshall County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marshall County, KY has a total population of 31,659 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marshall County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marshall County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marshall County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marshall County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Marshall County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marshall County, KY
How many schools are in Marshall County, KY?
Marshall County, KY has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,633 students in total.
How do schools in Marshall County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Marshall County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Marshall County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marshall County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marshall County
2 places in Marshall County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Benton (9)
- Calvert City (2)
School districts (1)
- Marshall County (11 schools)