Metcalfe County School District

709 West Stockton Street
Edmonton, KY 42129-8127
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,467 students in Metcalfe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Metcalfe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,467 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Metcalfe 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#162 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Metcalfe County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Metcalfe County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Metcalfe County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Metcalfe County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,385 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
18 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
55
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
109
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
120
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,867 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,416 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Metcalfe County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Metcalfe County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,867
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Metcalfe County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,416
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Metcalfe County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Metcalfe County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metcalfe County Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Randolph Street Lot 1
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Metcalfe County High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
208 Randolph St
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Metcalfe County Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
703 W. Stockton Street
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Metcalfe County School District?
Metcalfe County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,467 students.
What is the rank of Metcalfe County School District?
Metcalfe County School District is ranked #157 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 Metcalfe County School District?
95% of Metcalfe County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Metcalfe County School District?
Metcalfe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Metcalfe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,416 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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