Top Rankings
Carlisle County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 738 students in Carlisle County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Carlisle County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
738 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carlisle 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
88%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,928 is higher 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 $13,732 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,928
$14,242
Spending / Student
$13,732
$13,981
Best Carlisle County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlisle County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4557 State Rt 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Carlisle County Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4557 State Rt 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Carlisle County High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4557 State Route 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlisle County School District?
Carlisle County School District manages 3 public schools serving 738 students.
What is the rank of Carlisle County School District?
Carlisle County School District is ranked #46 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle County School District?
88% of Carlisle County School District students are White, 7% 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 Carlisle County School District?
Carlisle County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Carlisle County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,732 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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