For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 575 students in 42025, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42025, KY are South Marshall Middle School and Mc Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 42025 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42025, KY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42025, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Marshall Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
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%
42025, 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 middle schools in 42025, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42025, KY include South Marshall Middle School and Mc Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 42025?
3 public middle schools are located in 42025.
What is the racial composition of students in 42025?
42025 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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