Top Rankings
Grayson 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,011 students in Grayson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Grayson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
8 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
4,011 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grayson 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.8%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% Black
1%
11%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
94%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,813 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,277 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$65 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,813
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,277
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Grayson County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Clarkson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 Millerstown Street
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Caneyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 East Maple St.
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Grayson County Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
726 John Hill Taylor Dr
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
H W Wilkey Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Area Vocational Educational Center
Vocational School
252 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3195
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3195
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
130 Wallace Avenue
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grayson County School District?
Grayson County School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,011 students.
What is the rank of Grayson County School District?
Grayson County School District is ranked #36 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County School District?
94% of Grayson County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grayson County School District?
Grayson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Grayson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,277 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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