High Schools in Garrard County

Garrard County, Kentucky is home to a single public high school, Garrard County High School. While the school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.4%, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 113th out of 271 Kentucky high schools in 2021-2022 to 184th out of 290 in 2023-2024. The school is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Garrard County High School's test scores are generally below the state averages, with the exception of 10th grade math, where the school outperforms the state. However, the school's science proficiency rates are very low, with only 3-15% of students scoring proficient or better. The school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, with over 58% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending of $13,286 is slightly higher than the state average, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, which is slightly lower than the state average.

While Garrard County High School's overall performance is average compared to the state, its 10th grade math proficiency rate exceeding the state average suggests potential areas of strength that could be leveraged to improve the school's overall standing. However, the school's declining statewide ranking and low science proficiency rates are areas of concern that the school may need to address.