Top Rankings
Anderson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,633 students in Anderson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Anderson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
3,633 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anderson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.4%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,355 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,407 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$49 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,355
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,407
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Anderson County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1411 Fox Creek Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Anderson County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Emma B. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Gr: 1-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Anderson County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mustang Trail
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Saffell Street Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Saffell St
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Gr: 1-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
1154 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2504
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2504
Gr: PK-K | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Anderson County Tech Center
Vocational School
1500 Bypass North Us 127
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9465
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9465
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson County School District?
Anderson County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,633 students.
What is the rank of Anderson County School District?
Anderson County School District is ranked #52 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County School District?
88% of Anderson County School District 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 School District?
Anderson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Anderson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,407 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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