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Mccreary County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,715 students in Mccreary County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Mccreary County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
2,715 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Mccreary 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 91% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.45
# American Indian Students
4 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
2,631 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
97%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
196
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,133 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 $14,300 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,133
$14,203
Spending / Student
$14,300
$13,943
Best Mccreary County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccreary Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5051
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5051
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Knot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6519 S Hwy 1651
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-2511
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #33.
Mccreary County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Whitley City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2819 N Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Whitley City, KY 42653
(606) 376-2690
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mccreary County School District?
Mccreary County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,715 students.
What is the rank of Mccreary County School District?
Mccreary County School District is ranked #90 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mccreary County School District?
97% of Mccreary County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mccreary County School District?
Mccreary County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mccreary County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,300 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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