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Carroll County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,973 students in Carroll County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Carroll County School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
1,973 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carroll 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.6%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
19%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
74%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,284 is higher 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 $18,855 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$11,498 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$11,295 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,284
$17,532
Spending / Student
$18,855
$17,223
Best Carroll County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 5th St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Gr: 5-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cartmell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Gr: 2-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
619 9th Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Ilead Academy School
Vocational School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
907 Hawkins St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Gr: K-1 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,973 students.
What is the rank of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District is ranked #171 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County School District?
74% of Carroll County School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Carroll County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,855 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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