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Butler County School District

203 N Tyler St
Morgantown, KY 42261
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,173 students in Butler County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Butler County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
6 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,173 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Butler 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#128 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
37%
45%
17%
22%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
84%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,458 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 $12,094 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,458
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,094
$13,981

Best Butler County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Green River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
363 Boy's Camp Rd
Cromwell, KY 42333
(270) 526-5276
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Butler County Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Morgantown Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Butler County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Butler County School District?
Butler County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,173 students.
What is the rank of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District is ranked #129 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County School District?
84% of Butler County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler County School District?
Butler County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Butler County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,094 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,173 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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