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Crittenden County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,363 students in Crittenden County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Crittenden County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,363 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Crittenden County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,279 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
105
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
112
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,523 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,062 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,523
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,062
$13,943
Best Crittenden County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crittenden County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Autumn Lane
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Crittenden County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 West Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Crittenden County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pathway Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Grades: 10-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crittenden County School District?
Crittenden County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,363 students.
What is the rank of Crittenden County School District?
Crittenden County School District is ranked #36 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County School District?
94% of Crittenden County School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crittenden County School District?
Crittenden County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Crittenden County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,062 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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