Livingston Central High School is a public high school located in Smithland, Kentucky. Its mascot is the cardinal. LCHS offers many Varsity sports, including golf, girls volleyball, boys and girls basketball, baseball, and softball, track and field team and a cross country team.
Serving 326 students in grades 9-12, Livingston Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Livingston Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Livingston Central High School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Livingston Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Livingston Central High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Livingston Central High School's ranking?
Livingston Central High School is ranked #823 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Livingston Central High School often compared to?
Livingston Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccracken County High School, Marshall County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Livingston Central High School?
The graduation rate of Livingston Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Livingston Central High School?
326 students attend Livingston Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Livingston Central High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Livingston Central High School?
Livingston Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Livingston Central High School offer ?
Livingston Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Livingston Central High School part of?
Livingston Central High School is part of Livingston County School District.
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