Schools in Marshall County, Kentucky

The Marshall County School System is Kentucky Lake's largest school system, containing five elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, and a technology center.  A portion of the mission statement from a Marshall County school reads:  

The Marshall County High School, in partnership with parents and community, will provide all students the opportunity to acquire an education that will empower them with the ability to reason, to problem-solve, and to access and assimilate information, so they may be prepared to participate in a diverse society.

The Marshall County Board of Education oversees the school system.  The board regularly meets on the second Monday of each month at various locations throughout the county.  For more information on the board, contact them at (270) 527-8628.  

Here's a complete listing of schools in the Marshall County School System:

Benton Elementary School
   208 West 11th Street 
   Benton, KY  42025
   (270) 527-3373 

Calvert City Elementary School 
   5th Avenue 
   Calvert City, KY  42029
   (270) 395-4664 

Central Elementary School 
   3064 US Highway 641 North 
   Benton, KY  42025
   (270) 527-0796 

Jonathan Elementary School 
   9207 US Highway 68 East 
   Benton, KY  42025
   (270) 354-6462 

Sharpe Elementary School 
   8400 US Highway 68 West 
   Benton, KY  42025
   (270) 898-2852 

South Marshall Elementary School 
   85 Sid Darnell Road 
   Benton, KY  42025
   (270) 527-1581 

Benton Middle School 
   906 Joe Creason Drive
   Benton, KY  42025
   (270) 527-9091

North Marshall Middle School 
   3111 Kentucky Highway 95
   Calvert City, KY  42029
   (270) 395-7108 

South Marshall Middle School 
   85 Sid Darnell Road 
   Benton, KY  42025
   (270) 527-1581 

Marshall County High School
   416 High School Road 
   Benton, KY  42025
   (270) 527-1453

Marshall County Technology Center 
   341 High School Road   
   Benton, KY  42025
   (270) 527-8648 

Christian Fellowship School
Christian Fellowship School is a non-denominational Christian school located in the heart of Marshall County. Established in 1984, CFS offers classes for grades K – 12th and has a half-day four-year old preschool program. CFS is certified by the state of Kentucky as a fully accredited school. It was recognized in 1995 as “School of the Year” by ORUEF, a Christian school service organization. The school has a current enrollment of 260 students, serving families throughout the West Kentucky area, as well as southern Illinois and northwestern Tennessee.

The mission of CFS is to “equip a generation to impact the world.” Along with a challenging core curriculum, CFS offers music, art, computer science, Spanish, and German courses. High school students can also take classes in Speech, Psychology, Journalism, AP Calculus, AP Biology, and Family Living (using Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace for High School Students”). Special education services are also available.

In addition to a strong academic tradition, CFS offers an established sports program. The school is a member of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, offering athletic programs for elementary, middle school, and high school. KHSAA sports offered at CFS include: boys’ and girls’ basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, cross country, and golf.

CFS has a strong spiritual emphasis. Bible classes are part of the core curriculum and chapels are held weekly for each class. Students can be involved in a variety of service and ministry activities at CFS including: praise and worship teams, outreach teams, handbell choirs, and other activities. Scripture, Biblical principles, and character training are imbedded throughout all the curriculum and programs offered by the school.

For more information, you may contact CFS at:
Christian Fellowship School
P.O. Box 610
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8377
cfs@christianfellowship.org
http://www.christianfellowship.org

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Pictured top to bottom:  Marshall County High School, Central Elementary, both in Draffenville