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Marshall County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Marshall County's 12 public schools sit inside Kentucky and collectively enroll about 4,302 K-12 students across 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Marshall County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,302
-557 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 96%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
4,302
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,831
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.8%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
6
2,060 students
Middle
2
919 students
High
3
1,301 students
Combined / other
1
22 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marshall County Public Schools
4,302 students · 1 district in Marshall County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Marshall County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
96%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.1% under 18

Test scores in Marshall County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

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All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Marshall County High SchoolBentonHigh09-121,201·
Benton Elementary SchoolBentonElementaryPK-05528·
North Marshall Middle SchoolCalvert CityMiddle06-08487·
Central Elementary SchoolBentonElementaryPK-05480·
South Marshall MiddleBentonMiddle06-08432·
Calvert City Elementary SchoolCalvert CityElementaryPK-05294·
Sharpe Elementary SchoolBentonElementaryPK-05276·
Jonathan Elementary SchoolBentonElementaryPK-05241·
South Marshall Elementary SchoolBentonElementaryPK-05241·
MC AcademyBentonHigh06-12100·
Purchase Youth VillageBentonCombined01-1222·
Marshall County Technical CenterBentonHigh09-120·

Cities in Marshall County

Benton10 schoolsCalvert City2 schools

About Marshall County

In Kentucky, Marshall County is a small county of about 31,743 residents. 12 public schools across the county enrolls about 4,302 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $65,831 a year, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 16% higher than the Kentucky median.

On the school-mix side, Marshall County spans 6 elementary schools (2,060 students), 2 middle schools (919), 3 high schools (1,301), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Marshall County is Marshall County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 4,302 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,302 students, shrank 11% from the 4,859 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 96% to 92% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Marshall County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Marshall County?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in Marshall County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 4,302.
How many high schools are in Marshall County?
Marshall County, Kentucky has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,301 students.
How many middle schools are in Marshall County?
Marshall County, Kentucky has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 919 students.
How many elementary schools are in Marshall County?
Marshall County, Kentucky has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,060 students.
What is the largest school district in Marshall County?
Marshall County Public Schools is the largest school district in Marshall County, serving approximately 4,302 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Marshall County?
Marshall County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 31,743, with a median age of 45. About 20.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Marshall County?
Median household income in Marshall County is $65,831, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marshall County?
Approximately 21.2% of adults 25 and older in Marshall County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Marshall County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.8% of students in Marshall County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marshall County schools?
Across Marshall County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.6 to 1.

Marshall County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data