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Grayson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,989 students in Grayson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Grayson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
3,989 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Grayson 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.44
# American Indian Students
12 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,788 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
95%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
167
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
292
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
310
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
277
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
286
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
280
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
304
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
371
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
274
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
5
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,802 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,723 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,802
$14,317
Spending / Student
$11,723
$14,055
Best Grayson County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkson Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Millerstown Street
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
H W Wilkey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Caneyville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 East Maple St.
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Grayson County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #66.
Grayson County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
726 John Hill Taylor Dr
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson Co. Alternative Education
Alternative School
340 Schoolhouse Road
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 Wallace Avenue
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grayson County School District?
Grayson County School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,989 students.
What is the rank of Grayson County School District?
Grayson County School District is ranked #89 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County School District?
95% of Grayson County School District students are White, 2% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Grayson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,723 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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