Top Rankings
Edmonson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,888 students in Edmonson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Edmonson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
1,888 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Edmonson County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#30 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,751 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
129
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
158
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
149
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
2
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,192 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,120
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,192
$13,943
Best Edmonson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyrock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5720 Hwy 259 N
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Sweeden, KY 42285
(270) 286-4013
Grades: PK-4
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Edmonson County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
Grades: 7-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
South Edmonson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1058 Chalybeate School Rd
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 597-2379
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 597-2379
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 W Center St
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
Grades: 5-6
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Edmonson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edmonson County School District?
Edmonson County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,888 students.
What is the rank of Edmonson County School District?
Edmonson County School District is ranked #30 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edmonson County School District?
93% of Edmonson County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edmonson County School District?
Edmonson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Edmonson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,192 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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