203 N Tyler St
Morgantown, KY 42261
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%

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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Butler County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Butler County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Butler County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Butler County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

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.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$28 MM
This chart display total revenue of Butler County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$30 MM
This chart display total spending of Butler County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,663
$12,277
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Butler County  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,261
$13,046
This chart display average spending per public school student in Butler County  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
North Butler Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Butler County Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Morgantown Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Cemetery Street
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
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
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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