For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,334 students in Benton, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, KY are Marshall County High School and Mc Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Benton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Benton, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshall County High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benton, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mc Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8628
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall County Technical Center
Vocational School
341 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Benton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 Joe Creason Dr
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-9091
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Star Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, KY include Marshall County High School and Mc Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Benton?
4 public high schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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