For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,195 students in Butler 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 Butler County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
2,195 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Butler 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
256 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,867 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
85%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
130
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
167
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
145
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
2
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,323 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,973 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,323
$14,203
Spending / Student
$11,973
$13,943
Best Butler County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Butler County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Butler County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Morgantown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
North Butler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler County School District?
Butler County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,195 students.
What is the rank of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District is ranked #133 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County School District?
85% of Butler County School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Butler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,973 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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