For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,460 students in Metcalfe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Metcalfe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1,460 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Metcalfe 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
94%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,938 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 $13,481 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,938
$14,242
Spending / Student
$13,481
$13,981
Best Metcalfe County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metcalfe County Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
703 W. Stockton Street
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #22.
Metcalfe County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph St
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Metcalfe County Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph Street Lot 1
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-3359
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Metcalfe County School District?
Metcalfe County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,460 students.
What is the rank of Metcalfe County School District?
Metcalfe County School District is ranked #164 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 Metcalfe County School District?
94% of Metcalfe County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Metcalfe County School District?
Metcalfe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Metcalfe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,481 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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