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Gallatin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,426 students in Gallatin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Gallatin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,426 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gallatin 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.1%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
11%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
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 $18,913 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,995 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$24 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,913
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,995
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gallatin County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallatin County Upper Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Paw Print Path
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-2060
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-2060
Gr: 3-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Gallatin County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
88 Paw Print Path
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-5860
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-5860
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Gallatin County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
70 Wildcat Circle
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-7640
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-7640
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
25 Boaz Dr
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-6340
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-6340
Gr: PK-2 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gallatin County School District?
Gallatin County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,426 students.
What is the rank of Gallatin County School District?
Gallatin County School District is ranked #148 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin County School District?
84% of Gallatin County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallatin County School District?
Gallatin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Gallatin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,995 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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