Caldwell 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 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,905 students in Caldwell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Caldwell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Caldwell 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.46
# American Indian Students
1 Student
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
108 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
1,553 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
82%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
145
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,856 in this school district is less 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 $10,916 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Caldwell County School District?
Caldwell County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,905 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell County School District?
Caldwell County School District is ranked #50 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County School District?
82% of Caldwell County School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caldwell County School District?
Caldwell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Caldwell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,916 is less than the state median of $13,964. 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: 1,905 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
