For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,119 students in Butler County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,119 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.44
# American Indian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
243 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
16 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,808 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
85%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
154
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
170
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
6
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,801 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,403 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,801
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,403
$14,055
Best Butler County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Green River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
363 Boy's Camp Rd
Cromwell, KY 42333
(270) 526-5276
Cromwell, KY 42333
(270) 526-5276
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Butler County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Butler County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Morgantown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler County School District?
Butler County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,119 students.
What is the rank of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District is ranked #133 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County School District?
85% of Butler County School District students are White, 12% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Butler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,403 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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