Top Rankings
Monroe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,775 students in Monroe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Monroe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County School District are Gamaliel Elementary School, Joe Harrison Carter and Tompkinsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Monroe County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,775 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Monroe County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.44
# American Indian Students
5 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
35 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
1,553 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
88%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
145
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
147
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
123
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,532 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,614
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,532
$14,055
Best Monroe County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Joe Harrison Carter
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Co Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Main
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Old Mulkey Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,775 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District is ranked #26 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County School District?
88% of Monroe County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Monroe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,532 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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