Top Rankings
Garrard County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,487 students in Garrard County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Garrard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
5 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
2,487 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
43,138 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Garrard 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.46
# American Indian Students
6 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
137 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
56 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
2,151 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
86%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
173
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
195
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,205 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 $12,333 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,205
$14,224
Spending / Student
$12,333
$13,964
Best Garrard County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
279 North Camp Dick Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Garrard County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Paint Lick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6798 Richmond Rd
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Garrard Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,487 students.
What is the rank of Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District is ranked #97 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garrard County School District?
86% of Garrard County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Garrard County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,333 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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