Is Crittenden County High School a good school?

Crittenden County High School ranks 147 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Crittenden County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 412 students attended Crittenden County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Crittenden County High School?

Students at Crittenden County High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Crittenden County High School?

Crittenden County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Crittenden County Elementary School Middle : Crittenden County Middle School

Crittenden County High School

Summary:

Crittenden County High School is a public high school located in Marion, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 429 students. The school is part of the Crittenden County School District, which is ranked 64 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crittenden County High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 101 to 180 out of Kentucky high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 2 to 3 stars out of 5. In comparison, the nearby Caldwell County High School and Lyon County High School have maintained higher rankings and ratings, with Caldwell County High School ranked 70-84 and Lyon County High School ranked 43-81 in recent years, both with 4-star ratings. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on various state assessments, is generally below the state averages in subjects like English, Mathematics, and Reading.

Despite these challenges, Crittenden County High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 94.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is above the state average. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.29% to 55.94% in recent years, suggesting that the school serves a population with a higher proportion of students from low-income families, which can present additional challenges in terms of academic support and resources. By addressing these areas of concern and learning from the successes of nearby schools, Crittenden County High School can work towards enhancing the educational experiences and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064

(270) 965-2248

District: Crittenden County

SchoolDigger Rank:
147^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,426

Feeder schools for Crittenden County High School:

Elementary:	Crittenden County Elementary School
Middle:	Crittenden County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 412

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crittenden County High School ranks worse than 50.7% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crittenden County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crittenden County High School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Crittenden County High School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crittenden County High School is $17,426.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crittenden County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crittenden County High School 147^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Crittenden County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Crittenden County:

SchoolDigger ranks Crittenden County 64^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crittenden County High School

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Rank History for all students at Crittenden County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	40.41	130^th	217	40.1%
2008	42.38	129^th	217	40.6%
2009	64.37	57^th	217	73.7%
2010	57.53	79^th	223	64.6%
2011	65.69	58^th	226	74.3%
2012	36.92	152^nd	229	33.6%
2013	49.75	152^nd	291	47.8%
2014	49.97	158^th	290	45.5%
2015	60.01	117^th	295	60.3%
2016	61.41	101^st	288	64.9%
2017	48.59	178^th	287	38.0%
2018	40.21	169^th	271	37.6%
2019	50.71	130^th	285	54.4%
2021	43.15	136^th	267	49.1%
2022	48.04	132^nd	271	51.3%
2023	35.18	180^th	276	34.8%
2024	47.50	147^th	290	49.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crittenden County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.20	147^th	226	35.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crittenden County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	26.07	196^th	232	15.5%
2019	44.79	156^th	254	38.6%
2021	36.96	160^th	234	31.6%
2022	43.23	153^rd	266	42.5%
2023	47.97	133^rd	272	51.1%
2024	47.13	143^rd	274	47.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Crittenden County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.83	9^th	25	64.0%
2019	73.28	7^th	33	78.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Crittenden County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	37.08	169^th	234	27.8%
2019	44.80	154^th	249	38.2%
2021	48.63	106^th	236	55.1%
2022	63.66	74^th	252	70.6%
2023	33.95	184^th	253	27.3%
2024	55.07	109^th	261	58.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Crittenden County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	37.78	163^rd	237	31.2%
2019	46.26	144^th	251	42.6%
2021	34.31	154^th	238	35.3%
2022	32.02	178^th	257	30.7%
2023	30.44	175^th	259	32.4%
2024	35.49	171^st	262	34.7%

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Rank History for White students at Crittenden County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	39.02	146^th	219	33.3%
2022	39.12	152^nd	260	41.5%
2023	25.83	199^th	264	24.6%
2024	41.68	157^th	273	42.5%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crittenden County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	468	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
1989	444	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
1990	438	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1991	429	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1992	432	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1993	435	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1994	426	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1995	492	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1996	492	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1997	519	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
1998	522	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	528
1999	500	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	508
2000	475	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	479
2001	427	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	434
2002	401	5	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	411
2003	401	5	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	411
2004	398	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2005	394	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2006	401	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2007	400	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	412
2008	421	5	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	2	435
2009	399	3	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	4	414
2010	391	3	3	1	6	n/a	n/a	5	409
2011	368	3	2	1	6	0	1	0	381
2012	339	3	1	4	4	0	1	0	352
2013	344	3	1	4	0	0	4	0	356
2014	349	2	3	4	2	0	3	0	363
2015	349	3	2	7	0	0	2	0	363
2016	352	2	2	1	1	0	3	0	361
2017	342	3	0	3	0	0	5	0	353
2018	340	2	0	3	1	0	7	0	353
2019	351	1	0	5	1	0	8	0	366
2020	356	3	1	4	2	0	8	0	374
2021	401	4	0	4	2	0	5	0	416
2022	400	2	1	5	1	0	6	0	415
2023	410	4	0	4	1	0	10	0	429
2024	394	4	0	5	0	0	9	0	412

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crittenden County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	474	26.5	17.8	n/a
1989	448	26.7	16.7	n/a
1990	442	26.0	17.0	n/a
1991	431	29.0	14.8	n/a
1992	437	27.5	15.8	n/a
1993	439	29.5	14.9	n/a
1994	430	28.8	14.9	n/a
1995	495	29.9	16.6	n/a
1996	495	29.9	16.6	n/a
1997	524	33.4	15.7	14.9
1998	528	33.5	15.8	17.3
1999	508	34.8	14.6	23.4
2000	479	33.6	14.3	25.3
2001	434	31.2	13.9	28.4
2002	411	24.0	17.1	97.8
2003	411	24.0	17.1	97.8
2004	404	26.5	15.2	n/a
2005	401	28.0	14.3	n/a
2006	408	26.5	15.4	35.3
2007	412	29.0	14.2	37.7
2008	435	25.5	17.1	33.5
2009	414	23.0	18.0	43.9
2010	409	21.0	19.4	46.8
2011	381	24.5	15.5	45.7
2012	352	24.5	14.3	41.2
2013	356	23.6	15.0	44.7
2014	363	24.1	15.0	47.1
2015	363	26.0	13.9	50.4
2016	361	23.0	15.6	52.6
2017	353	24.0	14.7	49
2018	353	23.0	15.3	42.8
2019	366	22.5	16.2	54.1
2020	374	25.0	14.9	48.7
2021	416	24.0	17.3	55.3
2022	415	26.0	15.9	55.7
2023	429	25.5	16.8	55.9
2024	412	25.5	16.1	52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crittenden County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	474	26.5	17.8	n/a
1989	448	26.7	16.7	n/a
1990	442	26.0	17.0	n/a
1991	431	29.0	14.8	n/a
1992	437	27.5	15.8	n/a
1993	439	29.5	14.9	n/a
1994	430	28.8	14.9	n/a
1995	495	29.9	16.6	n/a
1996	495	29.9	16.6	n/a
1997	524	33.4	15.7	14.9
1998	528	33.5	15.8	17.3
1999	508	34.8	14.6	23.4
2000	479	33.6	14.3	25.3
2001	434	31.2	13.9	28.4
2002	411	24.0	17.1	97.8
2003	411	24.0	17.1	97.8
2004	404	26.5	15.2	n/a
2005	401	28.0	14.3	n/a
2006	408	26.5	15.4	35.3
2007	412	29.0	14.2	37.7
2008	435	25.5	17.1	33.5
2009	414	23.0	18.0	43.9
2010	409	21.0	19.4	46.8
2011	381	24.5	15.5	45.7
2012	352	24.5	14.3	41.2
2013	356	23.6	15.0	44.7
2014	363	24.1	15.0	47.1
2015	363	26.0	13.9	50.4
2016	361	23.0	15.6	52.6
2017	353	24.0	14.7	49
2018	353	23.0	15.3	42.8
2019	366	22.5	16.2	54.1
2020	374	25.0	14.9	48.7
2021	416	24.0	17.3	55.3
2022	415	26.0	15.9	55.7
2023	429	25.5	16.8	55.9
2024	412	25.5	16.1	52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crittenden County High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$763 (5.5%)	$243 (1.8%)	$1,007 (7.3%)	$9,761 (70.5%)	$2,056 (14.9%)	$11,816 (85.4%)	$13,843
2019	$549 (4.2%)	$320 (2.5%)	$869 (6.7%)	$9,435 (73.0%)	$2,187 (16.9%)	$11,622 (89.9%)	$12,925
2020	$464 (3.5%)	$312 (2.3%)	$776 (5.8%)	$9,865 (73.6%)	$2,095 (15.6%)	$11,496 (85.8%)	$13,405
2021	$772 (5.4%)	$1,008 (7.1%)	$1,780 (12.5%)	$8,752 (61.2%)	$2,169 (15.2%)	$10,921 (76.4%)	$14,297
2022	$982 (5.6%)	$474 (2.7%)	$1,457 (8.4%)	$982 (5.6%)	$2,677 (15.4%)	$3,659 (21.0%)	$17,426

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crittenden County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 130^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 180^th of 276 High schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Crittenden County High School)	50	45	5%
11th Grade English (Crittenden County)	50	45	5%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Crittenden County High School)	31.3	25	6.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Crittenden County)	31.3	25	6.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Crittenden County High School)	45	39	6%
11th Grade Reading (Crittenden County)	45	39	6%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	366	429	17.2%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	4	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	351	410	16.8%
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.1%	55.9%	1.8%

Schools Near Crittenden County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (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 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th 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
Crittenden County High School	Public	9-12	519 1/2 W. Gum St	Marion	42064	Crittenden County	Crittenden County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 965-2248	412	26	16.1	52.7%	394 (95.6%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	47.5	147^th of 290 public high schools	49.3%		35.2	180^th of 276 public high schools	34.8%	33	32.0	50.0	36.0	46.0	45.0	39.0	13.0	36.0	$17,426	$982	$474	$1,457	$982	$2,677	$3,659
Pathway Academy High School	Public, Virtual	10-12	519 1/2 W. Gum St	Marion	42064	Crittenden County	Crittenden County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 965-3525	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lyon County High School	Public	9-12	209 Fairview Ave	Eddyville	42038	Lyon County	Lyon County	No	No	No	No	(270) 388-9715	293	18	16.1	42.7%	256 (87.4%)	11 (3.8%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (4.8%)	67.5	81^st of 290 public high schools	72.1%		74.1	43^rd of 276 public high schools	84.4%	38	40.0	45.0	62.0	52.0	54.0	39.0	33.0	39.0	$14,147	$397	$1,089	$1,486	$9,712	$2,949	$12,661
Caldwell County High School	Public	9-12	350 Beckner Ln	Princeton	42445	Caldwell County	Caldwell County	No	No	No	No	(270) 365-8010	564	29	19.6	39.9%	465 (82.4%)	39 (6.9%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.6%)	69.3	70^th of 290 public high schools	75.9%		61.6	84^th of 276 public high schools	69.6%	14	39.0	37.0	57.0	43.0	56.0	60.0	33.0	50.0	$14,354	$1,054	$480	$1,534	$9,545	$2,601	$12,147
Caldwell County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	130 Vocational School Rd	Princeton	42445	Caldwell County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 365-5563	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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