Top Rankings
Mclean County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,399 students in Mclean County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mclean County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,399 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mclean County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,298 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
93%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
101
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,177 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,224 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,177
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,224
$14,055
Best Mclean County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
755 Main St
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Main St
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Mclean County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1859 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Livermore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Eighth St
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Mclean County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5191
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5191
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mclean County Alternative Center
Alternative School
310 West 7th Street
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mclean County School District?
Mclean County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,399 students.
What is the rank of Mclean County School District?
Mclean County School District is ranked #32 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County School District?
93% of Mclean County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mclean County School District?
Mclean County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mclean County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,224 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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