Top Rankings
Monroe 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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,823 students in Monroe 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 Monroe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
1,823 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Monroe 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
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
0.25
0.46
# American Indian Students
7 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
163 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
46 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
1,572 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
86%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
174
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
144
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
142
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,203 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,123 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,203
$14,224
Spending / Student
$15,123
$13,964
Best Monroe County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Joe Harrison Carter
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Co High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Old Mulkey Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Co Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Main
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,823 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District is ranked #26 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 Monroe County School District?
86% of Monroe County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Monroe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,123 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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