Best Public Schools in Campton, KY

Summary:

The city of Campton, Kentucky is home to three schools: Wolfe County High School, Campton Elementary School, and Wolfe County Middle School, all part of the Wolfe County school district. The data reveals that Campton Elementary School is the standout performer, consistently ranking higher than the other schools and outpacing district and state averages in mathematics and reading proficiency.

Campton Elementary School's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger places it in the top 108 elementary schools in Kentucky, a testament to its strong academic performance. In contrast, Wolfe County High School and Wolfe County Middle School struggle with lower test scores and rankings compared to state averages, particularly in mathematics. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all three schools suggest that the Campton area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact student learning and achievement.

The variation in student-teacher ratios, with Campton Elementary having the lowest at 10.8 students per teacher and Wolfe County High School the highest at 15.3, could be an area worth exploring further, as the lower ratios at the elementary level may contribute to the stronger performance compared to the middle and high schools. Overall, the data highlights both strengths and areas for improvement within the Campton school system, providing valuable insights for parents and educators to address the unique needs of the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)							KSA Reading (2024)							KSA Science (2024)		KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)			KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Campton Elementary School	Public	K-6	120 Little Wolfe Drive	Campton	41301	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 668-8102	313	28	11.1	81.5%	309 (98.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	77.2	108^th of 685 public elementary schools	84.2%		60.9	241^st of 687 public elementary schools	64.9%	133	58.0	43.0	70.0	75.0				69.0	51.0	67.0	59.0				45.0				48.0								$15,437	$2,882	$1,016	$3,898	$8,220	$2,186	$10,489
Wolfe County High School	Public	9-12	20 Wolfe County High School Rd	Campton	41301	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 668-8202	349	24	14.5	71.3%	347 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.6	201^st of 290 public high schools	30.7%		20.2	223^rd of 276 public high schools	19.2%	22							38.0							54.0				30.0			29.0		33.0	23.0	9.0	21.0	$15,486	$2,513	$912	$3,425	$8,361	$2,545	$10,989
Wolfe County Middle School	Public	7-8	303 North Johnson Street	Campton	41301	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 668-8152	152	14	11.2	73.7%	147 (96.7%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	41.1	185^th of 324 public middle schools	42.9%		27.6	242^nd of 327 public middle schools	26.0%	57					55.0	32.0						58.0	31.0			22.0	34.0			32.0		36.0					$18,841	$3,752	$669	$4,421	$10,794	$2,511	$13,388

Cities Near Campton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hazel Green	4.48 mi	1	27^th
Pine Ridge	8.86 mi	2
Ezel	10.07 mi	1	25^th
Rogers	10.19 mi	1	195^th
West Liberty	12.79 mi	9	130^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.