Pendleton County School District

2525 Hwy 27 N
Falmouth, KY 41040
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pendleton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,201 students in Pendleton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Pendleton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,201 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Pendleton 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#129 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Pendleton County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pendleton County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pendleton County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pendleton County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pendleton County  School District and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
16 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,084 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
95%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
110
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
153
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
179
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
147
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
169
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,230 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Pendleton County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart displays total spending of Pendleton County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,974
$14,242
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pendleton County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,230
$13,981
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pendleton County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Pendleton County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 Hwy 177 E
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 Fairgrounds Rd
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Pendleton County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2359 Hwy 27 N
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Phillip Sharp Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Wright Rd
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pendleton County School District?
Pendleton County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,201 students.
What is the rank of Pendleton County School District?
Pendleton County School District is ranked #132 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton County School District?
95% of Pendleton County School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pendleton County School District?
Pendleton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Pendleton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,230 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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