Top Rankings
Mclean 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,405 students in Mclean 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 Mclean County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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
6 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,405 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mclean 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
#23 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,313 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
19 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
114
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
126
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
1
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,168 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,120
$14,203
Spending / Student
$13,168
$13,943
Best Mclean County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Main St
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-3264
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Mclean County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5191
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5191
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Mclean County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1859 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5278
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Main St
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Sacramento, KY 42372
(270) 736-2343
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Livermore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Eighth St
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Livermore, KY 42352
(270) 278-2522
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mclean County Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
310 West 7th Street
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Calhoun, KY 42327
(270) 273-5257
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mclean County School District?
Mclean County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,405 students.
What is the rank of Mclean County School District?
Mclean County School District is ranked #23 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mclean County School District?
94% of Mclean County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mclean County School District?
Mclean County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Mclean County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,168 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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