Butler County

The schools in Butler County, Kentucky serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (including 1 alternative school). The student population is predominantly white, with some Hispanic representation, and the schools face challenges in meeting state proficiency standards, particularly in math and reading.

North Butler Elementary stands out as the school with the highest percentage of white students (93.94%) and the strongest math proficiency rates in grades 4 and 5, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school's reading and writing proficiency rates are still below the state average. In contrast, Butler County Learning Center, an alternative high school, has the smallest student population (12 students) and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (100%), indicating a high-need student population.

Across the district, the schools have significant percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.03% to 100%, suggesting a high level of economic need among the student populations. The spending per student also varies, with North Butler Elementary having the highest spending at $10,502 per student. Overall, the data highlights both the challenges and opportunities facing the schools in Butler County, with a need to address disparities in academic performance, racial diversity, and economic disadvantage to improve educational outcomes for all students.