Livingston Central High School

750 Us 60 W
Smithland, KY 42081
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 335 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (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
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Livingston Central High School's student population of 335 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
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Livingston Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Livingston Central High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#730 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Livingston Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Livingston Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
90%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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90-94%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Livingston Central High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Livingston Central High School's ranking?
Livingston Central High School is ranked #730 out of 1,230 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 Marshall County High School, Mccracken County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Livingston Central High School?
The graduation rate of Livingston Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Livingston Central High School?
335 students attend Livingston Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Livingston Central High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Livingston Central High School?
Livingston Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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