Middle Schools in Marshall County

Marshall County, 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 higher-performing of the two, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Kentucky and outperforming the Marshall County and state averages on most academic measures.

North Marshall Middle School is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and spends more per student than South Marshall Middle. The school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and better proficiency rates in subjects like reading, writing, science, and social studies. In contrast, South Marshall Middle School lags behind, ranking significantly lower among Kentucky middle schools and earning only a 2 out of 5 star rating.

Both schools struggle with math proficiency, scoring below the county and state averages. Additionally, South Marshall Middle has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The significant performance gap between the two schools suggests there may be differences in school leadership, teaching quality, or resource allocation that contribute to the disparity in outcomes.