Grant County High School

Summary:

Grant County High School is a public high school located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, serving 1,078 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Grant County School District, which is ranked 143 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Grant County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking between 115 and 235 out of 290 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on state assessments, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA), is generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students with special needs performing relatively well compared to their peers statewide, while White students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggle, ranking in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools in these categories.

Despite these academic challenges, Grant County High School has a relatively strong four-year graduation rate of 91.4%, which is slightly below the state average. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Simon Kenton High School (Kenton County), Larry A. Ryle High School (Boone County), and Walton-Verona High School (Walton-Verona Independent), Grant County High School generally underperforms on various academic measures and has a lower overall ranking. The school's location in a relatively rural and economically disadvantaged area, as well as the Grant County School District's low overall ranking, may contribute to the challenges faced by the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 715 Warsaw Road
       Dry Ridge, KY  41035


(859) 824-9739

District: Grant County

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,020 Help


Feeder schools for Grant County High School:

Elementary:    Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
    Dry Ridge Elementary
    Mason-Corinth Elementary
    Sherman Elementary
Middle:    Grant County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  1,078

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.2% Help


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Compare Details Grant County High School ranks worse than 70% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grant County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grant County High School is $12,020.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grant County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant County High School 203rd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Grant County High School in the ranking list.)

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Grant County:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant County 143rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grant County High School

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Rank History for all students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 47.43 107th 217 50.7%
2008 62.46 55th 217 74.7%
2009 52.00 97th 217 55.3%
2010 66.96 56th 223 74.9%
2011 51.11 104th 226 54.0%
2012 50.71 102nd 229 55.5%
2013 47.85 166th 291 43.0%
2014 56.36 128th 290 55.9%
2015 42.63 187th 295 36.6%
2016 47.97 176th 288 38.9%
2017 53.64 151st 287 47.4%
2018 41.69 163rd 271 39.9%
2019 39.95 172nd 285 39.6%
2021 47.67 115th 267 56.9%
2022 38.09 174th 271 35.8%
2023 44.00 157th 276 43.1%
2024 30.28 203rd 290 30.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.76 70th 77 9.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.91 157th 226 30.5%
2023 69.47 20th 162 87.7%
2024 19.55 153rd 168 8.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.43 156th 232 32.8%
2019 38.82 173rd 254 31.9%
2021 40.13 142nd 234 39.3%
2022 32.25 193rd 266 27.4%
2023 40.37 169th 272 37.9%
2024 35.83 181st 274 33.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.74 170th 234 27.4%
2019 43.71 158th 249 36.5%
2021 49.49 102nd 236 56.8%
2022 32.62 180th 252 28.6%
2023 42.94 148th 253 41.5%
2024 38.12 166th 261 36.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.64 41st 166 75.3%
2019 31.52 114th 166 31.3%
2021 45.36 74th 154 51.9%
2022 46.49 62nd 153 59.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.72 86th 115 25.2%
2019 19.52 99th 102 2.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.99 137th 237 42.2%
2019 36.91 178th 251 29.1%
2021 35.20 152nd 238 36.1%
2022 35.26 163rd 257 36.6%
2023 40.08 152nd 259 41.3%
2024 19.35 213th 262 18.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.40 21st 80 73.8%
2019 33.71 60th 88 31.8%
2022 86.21 10th 114 91.2%
2023 70.87 15th 116 87.1%
2024 59.71 39th 124 68.5%
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Rank History for White students at Grant County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.70 153rd 198 22.7%
2019 33.72 157th 219 28.3%
2021 34.68 126th 203 37.9%
2022 29.73 187th 260 28.1%
2023 34.91 172nd 264 34.8%
2024 20.93 218th 273 20.1%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 11, 2017

Open Quote The school district as a whole is a complete joke. The right hand doesn't even know the left exists let alone what it is doing. It is a chronic headache from the day school starts until the day summer break begins. My advice, send your kids to Williamstown Independent if at all possible. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Grant 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 741 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1989 692 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1990 706 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1991 697 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1992 735 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1993 822 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1994 855 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 863
1995 1024 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
1996 1024 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
1997 957 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 963
1998 997 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 999
1999 961 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 967
2000 958 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 965
2001 922 3 4 2 1 n/a n/a 1 933
2002 1066 4 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1081
2003 1066 4 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1081
2004 1071 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
2005 1083 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
2006 1118 2 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1130
2007 1128 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 6 1146
2008 1108 3 0 12 2 n/a n/a 7 1132
2009 1101 3 0 12 3 n/a n/a 6 1125
2010 1088 10 2 13 2 n/a n/a 7 1122
2011 1051 13 2 16 2 0 0 0 1084
2012 1046 11 2 24 2 1 3 0 1089
2013 1047 12 2 30 2 1 4 0 1098
2014 1058 7 2 38 2 0 11 0 1118
2015 1100 3 3 33 1 0 21 0 1161
2016 1109 2 3 36 2 0 24 0 1176
2017 1069 2 4 37 1 0 27 0 1140
2018 995 3 3 47 2 0 22 0 1072
2019 970 5 4 49 2 0 24 0 1054
2020 987 4 2 48 1 0 22 0 1064
2021 998 5 1 52 2 0 29 0 1087
2022 1000 5 2 53 2 0 37 0 1099
2023 972 7 3 56 2 1 37 0 1078

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 Grant County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 744 41.5 17.9 n/a
1989 695 38.8 17.9 n/a
1990 710 38.9 18.2 n/a
1991 703 38.6 18.2 n/a
1992 740 40.5 18.2 n/a
1993 827 41.8 19.8 n/a
1994 863 45.1 19.1 n/a
1995 1030 51.1 20.2 n/a
1996 1030 51.1 20.2 n/a
1997 963 52.4 18.4 21.4
1998 999 53.4 18.7 25.7
1999 967 53.3 18.1 29.5
2000 965 54.1 17.8 25.2
2001 933 0.0 0.0 30.5
2002 1081 55.7 19.4 53.2
2003 1081 55.7 19.4 53.2
2004 1080 60.1 18.0 n/a
2005 1090 58.1 18.8 n/a
2006 1130 60.0 18.8 40.2
2007 1146 63.0 18.2 39.6
2008 1132 60.5 18.7 40.4
2009 1125 62.0 18.1 49.3
2010 1122 48.0 23.3 54
2011 1084 57.0 19.0 53.6
2012 1089 65.0 16.7 51.8
2013 1098 68.0 16.1 54
2014 1118 61.8 18.0 54.6
2015 1161 60.0 19.3 54
2016 1176 60.0 19.6 59.2
2017 1140 63.2 18.0 61.2
2018 1072 63.0 17.0 62
2019 1054 57.0 18.4 60.2
2020 1064 59.7 17.8 60.3
2021 1087 58.0 18.7 54.7
2022 1099 56.0 19.6 60
2023 1078 53.0 20.3 64.2

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 Grant County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 744 41.5 17.9 n/a
1989 695 38.8 17.9 n/a
1990 710 38.9 18.2 n/a
1991 703 38.6 18.2 n/a
1992 740 40.5 18.2 n/a
1993 827 41.8 19.8 n/a
1994 863 45.1 19.1 n/a
1995 1030 51.1 20.2 n/a
1996 1030 51.1 20.2 n/a
1997 963 52.4 18.4 21.4
1998 999 53.4 18.7 25.7
1999 967 53.3 18.1 29.5
2000 965 54.1 17.8 25.2
2001 933 0.0 0.0 30.5
2002 1081 55.7 19.4 53.2
2003 1081 55.7 19.4 53.2
2004 1080 60.1 18.0 n/a
2005 1090 58.1 18.8 n/a
2006 1130 60.0 18.8 40.2
2007 1146 63.0 18.2 39.6
2008 1132 60.5 18.7 40.4
2009 1125 62.0 18.1 49.3
2010 1122 48.0 23.3 54
2011 1084 57.0 19.0 53.6
2012 1089 65.0 16.7 51.8
2013 1098 68.0 16.1 54
2014 1118 61.8 18.0 54.6
2015 1161 60.0 19.3 54
2016 1176 60.0 19.6 59.2
2017 1140 63.2 18.0 61.2
2018 1072 63.0 17.0 62
2019 1054 57.0 18.4 60.2
2020 1064 59.7 17.8 60.3
2021 1087 58.0 18.7 54.7
2022 1099 56.0 19.6 60
2023 1078 53.0 20.3 64.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grant County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $309 (2.5%) $62 (0.5%) $410 (3.3%) $7,898 (63.9%) $1,753 (14.2%) $10,213 (82.7%) $12,353
2019 $326 (2.7%) $110 (0.9%) $436 (3.6%) $8,408 (69.4%) $1,791 (14.8%) $10,467 (86.3%) $12,124
2020 $760 (3.4%) $113 (0.5%) $885 (3.9%) $11,729 (52.2%) $3,406 (15.2%) $15,135 (67.4%) $22,464
2021 $1,326 (13.1%) $1,265 (12.5%) $3,468 (34.4%) $10,238 (101.4%) $1,441 (14.3%) $8,561 (84.8%) $10,095
2022 $624 (5.2%) $685 (5.7%) $1,309 (10.9%) $8,654 (72.0%) $2,057 (17.1%) $10,711 (89.1%) $12,020

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grant County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 285 High schoolsRanks 157th of 276 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Grant County High School)39.350
 10.7%
   11th Grade English (Grant County)39.350
 10.7%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grant County High School)32.131
 1.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Grant County)32.131
 1.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Grant County High School)36.839
 2.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Grant County)36.839
 2.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10541078
 2.3%
African American57
 40%
American Indian22
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic4956
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White970972
 0.2%
Two or More Races2437
 54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%64.2%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grant County High School

Grant County High School ranks 203rd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Grant County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
Elementary : Dry Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Mason-Corinth Elementary
Elementary : Sherman Elementary
Middle : Grant County Middle School

Students at Grant County High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,078 students attended Grant County High School.


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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.

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