For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,130 students in Pendleton 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 Pendleton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2,130 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pendleton 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Black
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
95%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,030 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,492 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$31 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,030
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,492
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Pendleton County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
925 Hwy 177 E
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Fairgrounds Rd
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Pendleton County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2359 Hwy 27 N
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3355
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Phillip Sharp Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wright Rd
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pendleton County School District?
Pendleton County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,130 students.
What is the rank of Pendleton County School District?
Pendleton County School District is ranked #125 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 Pendleton County School District?
95% of Pendleton County School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pendleton County School District?
Pendleton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Pendleton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,492 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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