Enrollment
1,201
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Benton, KY
Marshall County High School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210381000976
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall County High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall County High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall County High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Benton, KY.
School address
District: Marshall County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210381000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall County High School
Marshall County High School is a large high school in Benton, Kentucky, enrolling 1,201 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.3% free-meal eligibility runs 30% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,201 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 273 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,201 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marshall County also operates Benton Elementary School (528 students) and North Marshall Middle School (487 students) alongside Marshall County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marshall County High School compares
Marshall County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,201 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,201
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Marshall County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County, which includes Marshall County High School.
$12,197
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 49.4%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marshall County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Marshall Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calvert City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,201 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall County High School
How many students attend Marshall County High School?
Marshall County High School has 1,201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall County High School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshall County High School?
41.3% of students at Marshall County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall County High School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall County High School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Benton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall County High School?
Marshall County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall County High School rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall County High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Benton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benton on the city page.
Is Marshall County High School a good school?
Marshall County High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marshall County?
Besides Marshall County High School, Marshall County also operates Benton Elementary School (528 students), North Marshall Middle School (487 students), and Central Elementary School (480 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.
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