Serving 339 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 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Livingston Central High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Smithland, KY, encompassing approximately 342.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 20.7 miles.
- 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 339 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
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
White
88%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #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 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?
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 91.4%.
How many students attend Livingston Central High School?
339 students attend Livingston Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Livingston Central High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 (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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