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Caldwell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,857 students in Caldwell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Caldwell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,857 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Caldwell County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.44
# American Indian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
119 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
1,563 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
84%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
126 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
131
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
125
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
171
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,163 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,198 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,163
$14,317
Spending / Student
$11,198
$14,055
Best Caldwell County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell County Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Education Dr
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Grades: 3-5
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8020
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Marion Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8040
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8040
Grades: PK-2
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell County School District?
Caldwell County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,857 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell County School District?
Caldwell County School District is ranked #50 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County School District?
84% of Caldwell County School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caldwell County School District?
Caldwell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Caldwell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,198 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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