Top Rankings
Garrard County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,609 students in Garrard County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Garrard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,609 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Garrard County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
70 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
2,311 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
89%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
190
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
170
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
214
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,588 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,756 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,588
$14,317
Spending / Student
$11,756
$14,055
Best Garrard County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
279 North Camp Dick Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Paint Lick Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6798 Richmond Rd
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Garrard County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Garrard Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,609 students.
What is the rank of Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District is ranked #66 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garrard County School District?
89% of Garrard County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Garrard County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,756 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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