For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,068 students in Marshall County, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KY are North Marshall Middle School, South Marshall Middle School and Mc Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Marshall Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3111 U. S. Hwy 95
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Calvert City, KY 42029
(270) 395-7108
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
South Marshall Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Mc Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Purchase Youth Village
Alternative School
473 Old Symsonia Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-7400
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-7400
Grades: 1-12
| 23 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Joe Creason Dr
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Star Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, KY include North Marshall Middle School, South Marshall Middle School and Mc Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshall County?
4 public middle schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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