For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,459 students in Metcalfe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Metcalfe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
3 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,459 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Metcalfe 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,391 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
95%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
90
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
1
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,949 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,490 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
$14,949
$14,203
Spending / Student
$13,490
$13,943
Best Metcalfe County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metcalfe County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
703 W. Stockton Street
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Metcalfe County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph St
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Metcalfe County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph Street Lot 1
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Metcalfe County School District?
Metcalfe County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,459 students.
What is the rank of Metcalfe County School District?
Metcalfe County School District is ranked #164 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 Metcalfe County School District?
95% of Metcalfe County School District students are White, 3% 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 Metcalfe County School District?
Metcalfe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Metcalfe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,490 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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