Crittenden County Public Schools is a school district serving Crittenden County, Kentucky. Communities served by the school district include Marion, Crayne, Dycusburg, Tolu and surrounding areas. The school sports teams are called "Rockets". All Crittenden County Schools are located in Marion.
Serving 381 students in grades 9-12, Crittenden County High School ranks in the bottom 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crittenden County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Marion, KY, covering approximately 371.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crittenden County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Crittenden County High School's student population of 381 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Cultivating Success.
School Rankings
Crittenden County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crittenden County High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rockets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crittenden County High School's ranking?
Crittenden County High School is ranked #886 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Crittenden County High School often compared to?
Crittenden County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crittenden County Middle School, Webster County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crittenden County High School?
The graduation rate of Crittenden County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Crittenden County High School?
381 students attend Crittenden County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Crittenden County High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crittenden County High School?
Crittenden County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crittenden County High School offer ?
Crittenden County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crittenden County High School part of?
Crittenden County High School is part of Crittenden County School District.
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