For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,879 students in Caldwell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Caldwell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,879 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caldwell County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.5%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,910 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 $17,139 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,910
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,139
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Caldwell County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell County Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Education Dr
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8030
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Marion Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8040
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8040
Gr: PK-2 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell County School District?
Caldwell County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,879 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell County School District?
Caldwell County School District is ranked #56 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 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 Caldwell County School District?
81% of Caldwell County School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% 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 18:1, 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 $17,139 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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