High Schools in Marshall County

Marshall County, Kentucky is home to two high schools: Marshall County High School and MC Academy. Based on the available data, Marshall County High School appears to be the standout school, outperforming MC Academy on several key metrics.

Marshall County High School ranks 129 out of 254 Kentucky high schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while MC Academy ranks 228 out of 254 and is rated 1 out of 5 stars. Both schools maintain a high four-year graduation rate of 93.5%. However, Marshall County High School outperforms the county and state averages in most subject areas, including mathematics, reading, science, writing, social studies, and editing and mechanics. In contrast, MC Academy's test scores are significantly lower than Marshall County High School and the county/state averages, particularly in mathematics and reading.

The data also reveals differences in the schools' student populations and resources. Marshall County High School has a 52.06% free and reduced lunch rate, while MC Academy has a much higher rate of 81.05%. Additionally, Marshall County High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18.8, compared to a significantly higher ratio of 47.5 at MC Academy. These factors suggest that Marshall County High School may have more resources and support to foster student success.