Todd County School District

205 Airport Rd
Elkton, KY 42220
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Todd County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,886 students in Todd County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Todd County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
7 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,886 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Todd 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#116 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
38%
43%
45%
18%
22%
92%
91.4%
(2022-23)
28.4%
28%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
9%
11%
% White
72%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,186 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,975 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$11,498 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$11,295 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,186
$17,532
Spending / Student
$15,975
$17,223

Best Todd County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Todd Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4115 Guthrie Rd
Guthrie, KY 42234
(270) 265-5785
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Todd County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Todd County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
806 S Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
North Todd Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Greenville Road
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
804 South Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Todd County Day Treatment
Alternative School
804 S. Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Todd County School District?
Todd County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,886 students.
What is the rank of Todd County School District?
Todd County School District is ranked #109 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County School District?
72% of Todd County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Todd County School District?
Todd County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Todd County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,975 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,886 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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