Spencer County School District

110 Reasor Ave.
Taylorsville, KY 40071-8619
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,013 students in Spencer County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Kentucky.
Public High Schools in Spencer County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Spencer County School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spencer County High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
3,323 Students
214,773 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
13,405 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Spencer County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#50 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Spencer County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spencer 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.
45%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spencer 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.
25%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spencer 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.
96%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Spencer County  School District and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.46
# American Indian Students
8 Students
302 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
145 Students
20,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
37 Students
24,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,000 Students
155,453 Students
% White Students
90%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
9,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
152
394
# Students in K Grade:
217
636
# Students in 1st Grade:
259
583
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
650
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
596
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
592
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
703
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
1,910
# Students in 7th Grade:
245
3,344
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
4,035
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
235
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
4
618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,912 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Spencer 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
$40 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart displays total spending of Spencer 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
$11,049
$14,242
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Spencer 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
$11,912
$13,981
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Spencer 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 Spencer County School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 Taylorsville Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 971 students
Rank: #22.
Hillview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Main Cross St
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Grades: 1-12
| 42 students

Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Quick Links