Anderson County School District
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,643 students in Anderson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Anderson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
3,643 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.43
# American Indian Students
7 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
57 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,278 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
90%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
143 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
135
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
235
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
249
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
277
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
201
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
259
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
281
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
317
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
301
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
277
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
306
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
283
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
1
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,394 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,840
$12,277
Spending / Student
$11,394
$13,046
Best Anderson County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1411 Fox Creek Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Emma B. Ward Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Grades: 1-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson County High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson County Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Mustang Trail
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #55.
Saffell Street Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Saffell St
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Grades: 1-5
| 346 students
Rank: #66.
Apex Academy
Alternative School
Math: 15% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Drive
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Grades: 6-12
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
1154 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2504
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2504
Grades: PK-K
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Technical - Anderson County Technical Center
Vocational School
1500 Bypass North Us 127
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9465
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9465
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson County School District?
Anderson County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,643 students.
What is the rank of Anderson County School District?
Anderson County School District is ranked #63 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County School District?
90% of Anderson County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 equal to the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Anderson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,394 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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