Butler County School District
Top Rankings
Butler 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 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,264 students in Butler County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Butler County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
6 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
2,264 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Butler County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.43
# American Indian Students
1 Student
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
231 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,973 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
87%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
144
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
4
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,663 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 $10,261 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,663
$12,277
Spending / Student
$10,261
$13,046
Best Butler County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
North Butler Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Butler County Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Morgantown Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green River School
Alternative School
363 Boy's Camp Rd
Cromwell, KY 42333
(270) 526-5276
Cromwell, KY 42333
(270) 526-5276
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler County School District?
Butler County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,264 students.
What is the rank of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District is ranked #155 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Butler County School District?
87% of Butler County School District students are White, 10% 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 Butler County School District?
Butler County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Butler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,261 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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