For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,963 students in Carroll County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Carroll County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,963 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Carroll 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
22%

Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.46
# American Indian Students
3 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
367 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
10%
# Black Students
22 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,467 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
75%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
181
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
108
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
2
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,354 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,283 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$9,360 MM

Spending
$30 MM
$9,189 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,354
$14,242

Spending / Student
$15,283
$13,981

Best Carroll County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carroll County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 5th St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Grades: 5-8
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Cartmell Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Grades: 2-4
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
619 9th Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Grades: PK
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ilead Academy School
Vocational School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
907 Hawkins St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Grades: K-1
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,963 students.
What is the rank of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District is ranked #171 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 Carroll County School District?
75% of Carroll County School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carroll County School District?
Carroll County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Carroll County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,283 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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