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 6 public schools serving 3,323 students in Spencer 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 Spencer County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.46
# American Indian Students
8 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
145 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
37 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
3,000 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
90%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
152
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
217
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
259
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
245
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
235
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
4
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. 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 $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Spencer County School District?
Spencer County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,323 students.
What is the rank of Spencer County School District?
Spencer County School District is ranked #49 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer County School District?
90% of Spencer County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spencer County School District?
Spencer County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Spencer County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,912 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,323 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
