Top Rankings
Anderson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,751 students in Anderson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Anderson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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
8 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
3,751 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Anderson 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
67 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
3,303 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
167 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
183
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
254
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
262
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
266
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
274
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
301
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
213
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
301
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
285
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
4
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,687 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 $11,388 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,687
$14,224
Spending / Student
$11,388
$13,964
Best Anderson County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1411 Fox Creek Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2500
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson County High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #33.
Anderson County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Mustang Trail
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9261
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #44.
Emma B. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
Grades: 1-5
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Saffell Street Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Saffell St
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-3565
Grades: 1-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Apex Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Drive
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-5118
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1154 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2504
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-2504
Grades: PK-K
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Anderson County Tech Center
Vocational School
1500 Bypass North Us 127
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9465
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-9465
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson County School District?
Anderson County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,751 students.
What is the rank of Anderson County School District?
Anderson County School District is ranked #47 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County School District?
88% of Anderson County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson County School District?
Anderson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Anderson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,388 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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