Campbellsville Independent School District

136 S Columbia
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Campbellsville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,323 students in Campbellsville Independent 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 Campbellsville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,323 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Campbellsville Independent 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 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#136 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
38%
38%
45%
18%
22%
82%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
10%
11%
% White
69%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,491 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,636 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,491
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,636
$13,981

Best Campbellsville Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campbellsville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 W Main St
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Campbellsville Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 W. Main Street
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Campbellsville Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
230 West Main Street
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5121
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Campbellsville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Roberts Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-4561
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Campbellsville Independent School District?
Campbellsville Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,323 students.
What is the rank of Campbellsville Independent School District?
Campbellsville Independent 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 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Campbellsville Independent School District?
69% of Campbellsville Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Campbellsville Independent School District?
Campbellsville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Campbellsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,636 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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