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Caverna Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 654 students in Caverna Independent 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 Caverna Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
3 Schools
1,544 Schools
# Students
654 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
42,795 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caverna 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.1%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.48
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
72%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,217 is higher than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,720 is higher than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,217
$14,273
Spending / Student
$15,720
$14,011
Best Caverna Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caverna High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Caverna Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Dixie Hwy
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Caverna Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caverna Independent School District?
Caverna Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 654 students.
What is the rank of Caverna Independent School District?
Caverna Independent School District is ranked #167 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caverna Independent School District?
72% of Caverna Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caverna Independent School District?
Caverna Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Caverna Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,720 is higher than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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