How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jefferson County | Marshall County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky | Benton, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 95,230 | 4,495 |
| Number of Schools | 165 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jefferson County | Marshall County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,590 | $13,761 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| State Revenue | 30.9% | 49.4% |
| Local Revenue | 46.8% | 34.6% |
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Marshall County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jefferson County | Marshall County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.6% | 91.4% |
| African American | 38.4% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 3.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.4% | 58.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jefferson County | Marshall County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 214 | 13 |
| Schools with AP | 24 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 378.8:1 | 272.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.8% | 14.2% |
School Types
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Marshall County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.