For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,020 students in Livingston 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 Livingston County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,020 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Livingston 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
11%
% White
88%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,893 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,013 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$25 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,893
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,013
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Livingston County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Cutoff Rd
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Livingston County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1370 Us 60 E
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-3263
Burna, KY 42028
(270) 988-3263
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Livingston Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
North Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Livingston County School District?
Livingston County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,020 students.
What is the rank of Livingston County School District?
Livingston County School District is ranked #98 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County School District?
88% of Livingston County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Livingston County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,013 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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