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Livingston County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,097 students in Livingston County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Livingston County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,097 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Livingston County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
994 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
90%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
92
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,859 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,335 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,859
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,335
$14,055
Best Livingston County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Livingston County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1370 Us 60 E
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-3263
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-3263
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
South Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Cutoff Rd
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Livingston Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Us 60 W
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2065
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2065
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
North Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1372 Us 60 E
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-4000
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Livingston County School District?
Livingston County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,097 students.
What is the rank of Livingston County School District?
Livingston County School District is ranked #85 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County School District?
90% of Livingston County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Livingston County School District?
Livingston County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Livingston County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,335 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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