Edmonson County School District

100 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,854 students in Edmonson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Edmonson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
5 Schools
1,544 Schools
# Students
1,854 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
42,795 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Edmonson County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#36 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
38%
51%
45%
22%
22%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%
(2022-23)
32%
28%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,342 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,416 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,342
$14,273
Spending / Student
$12,416
$14,011

Best Edmonson County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kyrock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5720 Hwy 259 N
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
South Edmonson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1058 Chalybeate School Rd
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 597-2379
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Edmonson County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
191 W Center St
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
Gr: 5-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Edmonson County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Edmonson County School District?
Edmonson County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,854 students.
What is the rank of Edmonson County School District?
Edmonson County School District is ranked #35 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edmonson County School District?
93% of Edmonson County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edmonson County School District?
Edmonson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Edmonson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,416 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

Recent Articles

What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,854 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Quick Links