Top Rankings
Todd County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,884 students in Todd County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Todd County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,884 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Todd 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
#111 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.46
# American Indian Students
7 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
243 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
10%
# Black Students
168 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
9%
11%
# White Students
1,360 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
72%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
104 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
152
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
118
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
130
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
138
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
5
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,375 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 $15,067 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$9,360 MM

Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,375
$14,242

Spending / Student
$15,067
$13,981

Best Todd County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Todd Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4115 Guthrie Rd
Guthrie, KY 42234
(270) 265-5785
Guthrie, KY 42234
(270) 265-5785
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Todd County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
806 S Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Todd County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2511
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
North Todd Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Greenville Road
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-4460
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 South Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Todd County Day Treatment
Alternative School
804 S. Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Todd County School District?
Todd County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,884 students.
What is the rank of Todd County School District?
Todd County School District is ranked #109 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County School District?
72% of Todd County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Todd County School District?
Todd County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Todd County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,067 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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