Top Rankings
Grayson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,039 students in Grayson 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 Grayson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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
9 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
4,039 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Grayson 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 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.45
# American Indian Students
13 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
22 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,804 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
84 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
179
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
287
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
317
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
321
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
279
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
265
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
257
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
287
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
332
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
285
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
7
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,643 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,578 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,643
$14,203
Spending / Student
$11,578
$13,943
Best Grayson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Millerstown Street
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Grayson County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
726 John Hill Taylor Dr
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #44.
Caneyville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 East Maple St.
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
H W Wilkey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
Grayson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Grades: 9-12
| 1,252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson Co. Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
340 Schoolhouse Road
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
grayson county area vocational Educational center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
252 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3195
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3195
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Schools Preschool Center
Magnet School
130 Wallace Avenue
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grayson County School District?
Grayson County School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,039 students.
What is the rank of Grayson County School District?
Grayson County School District is ranked #40 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County School District?
94% of Grayson County School District students are White, 3% 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 Grayson County School District?
Grayson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Grayson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,578 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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