How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marshall County | Muhlenberg County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, Kentucky | Powderly, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 4,495 | 4,486 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 14.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marshall County | Muhlenberg County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,559 | $13,648 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.1% | 20.2% |
| State Revenue | 49.4% | 48.4% |
| Local Revenue | 34.6% | 31.4% |
Marshall County
Federal State Local
Muhlenberg County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marshall County | Muhlenberg County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 89.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.3% | 59.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marshall County | Muhlenberg County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 286.5:1 | 372.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.3% | 26.5% |
School Types
Marshall County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Muhlenberg County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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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.