Top Rankings
Garrard County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,503 students in Garrard County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Garrard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
2,503 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
42,795 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Garrard 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.8%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
87%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,121 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 $12,254 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,121
$14,273
Spending / Student
$12,254
$14,011
Best Garrard County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
279 North Camp Dick Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Garrard County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Paint Lick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6798 Richmond Rd
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Garrard Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,503 students.
What is the rank of Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District is ranked #108 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garrard County School District?
87% of Garrard County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Garrard County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,254 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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