For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,482 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 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
4 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,482 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
85%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,836 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,751 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,836
$14,242
Spending / Student
$13,751
$13,981
Best Gallatin County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallatin County Upper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Paw Print Path
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-2060
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-2060
Grades: 3-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Gallatin County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Wildcat Circle
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-7640
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-7640
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Gallatin County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88 Paw Print Path
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-5860
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-5860
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Boaz Dr
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-6340
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-6340
Grades: PK-2
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gallatin County School District?
Gallatin County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,482 students.
What is the rank of Gallatin County School District?
Gallatin County School District is ranked #141 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin County School District?
85% of Gallatin County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallatin County School District?
Gallatin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $13,751 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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