Edmonson County High School is a four year high school located in Brownsville, Kentucky, United States. It is the only high school serving the Edmonson County School system.
Serving 576 students in grades 9-12, Edmonson 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edmonson County High School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Red, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Edmonson County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 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 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Edmonson County High School's ranking?
Edmonson County High School is ranked #813 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edmonson County High School?
The graduation rate of Edmonson County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Edmonson County High School?
576 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 Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmonson County High School?
Edmonson County High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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