For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,219 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 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
6 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
2,219 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.3%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
1%
11%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
84%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,775 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,406 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$34 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,775
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,406
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Butler County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Butler County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Morgantown Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Butler County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
2882 Bowling Green Road
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5624
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5624
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler County School District?
Butler County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,219 students.
What is the rank of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District is ranked #127 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County School District?
84% of Butler County School District students are White, 13% 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 15:1.
What is Butler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,406 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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