Casey County School District

1922 N Us 127
Liberty, KY 42539-7701
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,183 students in Casey County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Casey County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,183 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Casey 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#104 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
38%
41%
45%
23%
22%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
88%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,688 is higher than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,142 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,688
$14,250
Spending / Student
$14,142
$13,989

Best Casey County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Casey County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1841 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 College St
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jones Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6295 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2834 S Us 127
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Casey County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1673 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Casey County School District?
Casey County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,183 students.
What is the rank of Casey County School District?
Casey County School District is ranked #103 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Casey County School District?
88% of Casey County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Casey County School District?
Casey County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Casey County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,142 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,183 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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