Serving 1,099 students in grades 9-12, Grant County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 1,099 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grant County High School's student population of 1,099 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,099 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant County High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
91%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant County High School's ranking?
Grant County High School is ranked #717 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Grant County High School often compared to?
Grant County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamstown Sr. High School, Pendleton County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant County High School?
The graduation rate of Grant County High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grant County High School?
1,099 students attend Grant County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Grant County High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant County High School?
Grant County High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grant County High School offer ?
Grant County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant County High School part of?
Grant County High School is part of Grant County School District.
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