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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.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,974
$14,242
Spending / Student
$11,230
$13,981
Best Pendleton County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Hwy 177 E
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7341
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Fairgrounds Rd
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Pendleton County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2359 Hwy 27 N
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3355
Falmouth, KY 41040
(859) 654-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Phillip Sharp Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Wright Rd
Butler, KY 41006
(859) 472-7000
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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