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Marshall County

Kentucky · Public School District
12
Schools
4,495
Students
$13,761
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
51.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.6%
Graduation Rate
+8.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marshall County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 4,495 students across 12 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,761 is near the national average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Marshall Middle School06–08497
South Marshall Middle06–08462
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Marshall County High School09–121,256
Marshall County Technical Center09–120
MC Academy06–12118
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Purchase Youth Village01–1223
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,761Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
35%
State
49.4%
Local (property tax)
34.6%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
4,495
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.6%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.6% graduation rate — 8.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marshall County?
Marshall County has 12 public schools, serving a total of 4,495 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marshall County?
The graduation rate is 94.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marshall County spend per student?
Marshall County spends $13,761 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marshall County?
52% of students in Marshall County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marshall County?
No, Marshall County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marshall County serve?
Marshall County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.