For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,532 students in Gallatin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Gallatin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
1,532 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Gallatin 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
#140 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
13 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,314 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
86%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
90
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,352 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,302 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,352
$14,203
Spending / Student
$13,302
$13,943
Best Gallatin County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallatin County Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Paw Print Path
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-2060
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-2060
Grades: 3-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Gallatin County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Wildcat Circle
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-7640
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-7640
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Gallatin County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88 Paw Print Path
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-5860
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-5860
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gallatin County Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
25 Boaz Dr
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-6340
Warsaw, KY 41095
(859) 567-6340
Grades: PK-2
| 423 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gallatin County School District?
Gallatin County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,532 students.
What is the rank of Gallatin County School District?
Gallatin County School District is ranked #140 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 Gallatin County School District?
86% of Gallatin County School District students are White, 11% 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 Gallatin County School District?
Gallatin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Gallatin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,302 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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