Anderson County High School is a public high school situated in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, United States. The school mascot is Benny the Bearcat and its colors are red, white and blue. Anderson County High School is currently the only high school in Anderson County, Kentucky.
Serving 1,215 students in grades 9-12, Anderson County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Anderson County High School's student population of 1,215 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Anderson County High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson County High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson County High School's ranking?
Anderson County High School is ranked #262 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Anderson County High School often compared to?
Anderson County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodford County High School, Frankfort High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anderson County High School?
The graduation rate of Anderson County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Anderson County High School?
1,215 students attend Anderson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Anderson County High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson County High School?
Anderson County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson County High School offer ?
Anderson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anderson County High School part of?
Anderson County High School is part of Anderson County School District.
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