Marshall County High School
Address
416 High School Rd

Benton
,
Kentucky
42025

United States
Information
TypePublic High school
MottoMarshall Strong
Established1974
School districtMarshall County Schools
NCES School ID210381000976[1]
PrincipalRobin McCoy
Grades9–12[1]
Enrollment1,348 (2018–19)[1]
Color(s)     
MascotMarshal Man
Websitewww.marshall.kyschools.us/1/home

Marshall County High School is a secondary school in the Draffenville area of unincorporated Marshall County, Kentucky, United States, near Benton.[2]

History

Marshall County High School was incorporated in 1974 as a merger of North Marshall High School, Benton High School, and South Marshall High School which all became junior high schools (grades 7–9). The school first consisted of grades 10–12. The first Graduating class was May 1975. In 1988, the high school took on 9th grade.. The county junior high schools became middle schools and took on 6th grade from the elementary schools.

Marshall County High School also had a Vocational Education School for adults and students alike which opened a year earlier in 1973. It is now known as Marshall County Technology Center which houses its various vocational trades for the students.

2018 Shooting

On January 23, 2018, it became the site of the largest high school shooting in Kentucky. Sixteen people were shot, two of them were fatally wounded.[3] Four others were injured as they tried to flee the school. It occurred just thirty-two miles away from Heath High School, where three girls were shot and killed in 1997.[3]

Notable alumni

Marshall County Hoop Fest

Marshall County High School is the site of a national invitational preparatory basketball showcase called Marshall County Hoop Fest. The event, held in Reed Condor Gymnasium, hosts nationally ranked teams in a weekend event open to the public.[6] Players like Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, and Josh Smith have all played in the event over the years.[7]

See also

2018 Marshall County High School Shooting

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Search for Public Schools - Marshall County High School (210381000976)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. ↑ Home. Marshall County High School. Retrieved on January 16, 2019. "Marshall County High School 416 High School Rd Benton, KY 42025"
  3. 1 2 Murphy, Holly Yan, AnneClaire Stapleton, Paul P. (2018-01-23). "Kentucky school shooting: 2 students killed, 18 injured". CNN. Retrieved 2023-12-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ↑ "2011 Media Guide Baseball." Southern Illinois University. Retrieved on January 16, 2019. p. 3/68.
  5. ↑ "NBA Players: Dan Langhi Profile and Basic Stats". www.landofbasketball.com. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
  6. ↑ "Marshall County Hoop Fest » About Hoop Fest". Retrieved 2019-10-07.
  7. ↑ "Marshall County Hoop Fest » Former Hoop Fest Players". Retrieved 2019-10-07.

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