Marshall County High School

416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025

1,201 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marshall County High School, located in Benton, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Marshall County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while offering a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE) programs, or dual-credit opportunities that allow students to earn college hours before graduation.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of western Kentucky, maintaining a strong emphasis on athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. The campus serves as a central hub for community spirit, with a long-standing tradition of support for its various sports teams and academic clubs. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a commitment to personal development and community involvement, Marshall County High School strives to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to thrive in their future endeavors.

1,201

Total Students

63.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,115
Hispanic	38
Black	3
Asian	9
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
1,115 (92.8%)
Hispanic
38 (3.2%)
Two or More
35 (2.9%)
Asian
9 (0.7%)
Black
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marshall County
Phone:	(270)527-1453
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	530
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 339

Grade 10 302

Grade 11 297

Grade 12 257

Ungraded 6