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Caverna Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 647 students in Caverna Independent 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 Caverna Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
647 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Caverna Independent 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 80-89% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.45
# American Indian Students
2 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
75 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
12%
11%
# White Students
465 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
72%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
48
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
63
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,403 is higher 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 $15,890 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,403
$14,203
Spending / Student
$15,890
$13,943
Best Caverna Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caverna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Caverna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Dixie Hwy
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Cave City, KY 42127
(270) 773-3671
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Caverna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caverna Independent School District?
Caverna Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 647 students.
What is the rank of Caverna Independent School District?
Caverna Independent School District is ranked #168 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caverna Independent School District?
72% of Caverna Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caverna Independent School District?
Caverna Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Caverna Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,890 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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