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 2026-27 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
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,854 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
42,793 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.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,983 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,968 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,983
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,968
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Edmonson County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kyrock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5720 Hwy 259 N
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1058 Chalybeate School Rd
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 597-2379
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 W Center St
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
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 $14,968 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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