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South Marshall Middle School

South Marshall Middle School is a public middle school in Benton, KY, serving grades 6–8, rated B, with 432 students and a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 59% in Writing, 55% in Editing and Mechanics and 43% in Reading.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
432
Students per teacher
15.8:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Writing59%
Editing and Mechanics55%
Reading43%
Math40%
Social Studies38%
Science26%

Student body

White91%
Hispanic6%
Two or more races1%
Asian0%
Black0%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-14.3%
Prior-year enrollment
504

School details

Address
2211 US 641 South, Benton, KY 42025
Phone
(270) 527-3828
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210381002428

School district

Marshall County School District

District rating
B+
Schools
12
Students
4,302
Spending per student
$12,909
Teachers (FTE)
280
Grades
PK–12
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About South Marshall Middle School

How is South Marshall Middle School rated?

South Marshall Middle School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Marshall County School District is rated B+ overall.

How do students at South Marshall Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of South Marshall Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 59% in Writing, 55% in Editing and Mechanics, 43% in Reading, 40% in Math, 38% in Social Studies and 26% in Science.

What grades does South Marshall Middle School serve?

South Marshall Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend South Marshall Middle School?

432 students attend South Marshall Middle School, down from 504 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

Which school district is South Marshall Middle School in?

South Marshall Middle School is part of Marshall County School District, which reports 12 schools, 4,302 students and $12,909 of spending per student.