For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,058 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 17% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,058 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.44
# American Indian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
365 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,565 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
76%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
184
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
147
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,599 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,577 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,599
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,577
$14,055
Best Carroll County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carroll County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 5th St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Grades: 5-8
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Cartmell Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Grades: 2-4
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
619 9th Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Grades: PK
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
907 Hawkins St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Grades: K-1
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,058 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 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County School District?
76% of Carroll County School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Carroll County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,577 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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