Edmonson County High School

220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 609 students in grades 9-12, Edmonson County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edmonson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Edmonson County High School's student population of 609 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Edmonson County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmonson County High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#607 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edmonson County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edmonson County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
n/a
11%
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White
93%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Edmonson County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Edmonson County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edmonson County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edmonson County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edmonson County High School's ranking?
Edmonson County High School is ranked #607 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edmonson County High School?
The graduation rate of Edmonson County High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Edmonson County High School?
609 students attend Edmonson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Edmonson County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmonson County High School?
Edmonson County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edmonson County High School offer ?
Edmonson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmonson County High School part of?
Edmonson County High School is part of Edmonson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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