Middle Schools in Marshall County


Summary:

The Marshall County school district in Kentucky is home to two middle schools: North Marshall Middle School and South Marshall Middle. Based on the available data, North Marshall Middle School stands out as the stronger performer, consistently achieving higher test scores and rankings compared to the county and state averages.

North Marshall Middle School boasts impressive academic results, with 62% of 8th graders proficient or better in Reading, compared to 48% for Marshall County and 41% for Kentucky. The school also holds a higher 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 45th out of 324 Kentucky middle schools, while South Marshall Middle is rated 2 stars and ranked 200th. Additionally, North Marshall Middle has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with a free and reduced lunch rate of 45.27% compared to South Marshall Middle's 54.98%.

Despite North Marshall Middle School's strong performance, there are still opportunities for improvement across both schools to address persistent achievement gaps. For example, in 8th grade Math, North Marshall's proficiency rate was 45%, compared to 40% for Marshall County and 37% for Kentucky. Factors such as student demographics, teacher quality, and school resources may contribute to these differences in performance, and further investigation would be needed to identify the specific drivers. Overall, the data highlights the need for continued efforts to ensure all students in the Marshall County school district receive a high-quality education.

District Detail

 86 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025

 (270) 527-8628

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 159 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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