Top Rankings
Casey County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,183 students in Casey County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Casey County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,183 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Casey 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.46
# American Indian Students
6 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
188 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
16 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,910 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
178
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
179
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,688 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 $14,142 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
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,688
$14,242
Spending / Student
$14,142
$13,981
Best Casey County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Casey County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1841 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 College St
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2834 S Us 127
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6295 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Casey County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1673 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Casey County School District?
Casey County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,183 students.
What is the rank of Casey County School District?
Casey County School District is ranked #95 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Casey County School District?
88% of Casey County School District students are White, 9% 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 Casey County School District?
Casey County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Casey County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,142 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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