Nicholas County School District

395 West Main St.
Carlisle, KY 40311
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,138 students in Nicholas County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Nicholas County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,138 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Nicholas County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#139 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Nicholas County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nicholas County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nicholas County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Nicholas County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,059 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
93%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
77
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
101
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,504 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,110 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Nicholas County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Nicholas County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,504
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Nicholas County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,110
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Nicholas County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Nicholas County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780
Grades: 7-12
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Nicholas County Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
133 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785
Grades: PK-6
| 666 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nicholas County School District?
Nicholas County School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,138 students.
What is the rank of Nicholas County School District?
Nicholas County School District is ranked #139 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County School District?
93% of Nicholas County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nicholas County School District?
Nicholas County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Nicholas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,110 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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