For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,742 students in Mccreary County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mccreary County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,742 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Mccreary 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 90-94% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.44
# American Indian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
2,665 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
97%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
215
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
226
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
184
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
201
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,984 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,159 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,984
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,159
$14,055
Best Mccreary County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Knot Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
Mccreary County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Mccreary Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5051
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5051
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #44.
Whitley City Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2819 N Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mccreary County School District?
Mccreary County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,742 students.
What is the rank of Mccreary County School District?
Mccreary County School District is ranked #131 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccreary County School District?
97% of Mccreary County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mccreary County School District?
Mccreary County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mccreary County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,159 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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