Is Grayson County High School a good school?

Grayson County High School ranks 121 st of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grayson County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,209 students attended Grayson County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Grayson County High School?

Students at Grayson County High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Grayson County High School?

Grayson County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Caneyville Elementary School Elementary : Clarkson Elementary School Elementary : H W Wilkey Elementary School Elementary : Oran P Lawler Elementary School Middle : Grayson County Middle School

Grayson County High School

Summary:

Grayson County High School is a public high school located in Leitchfield, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,252 students. The school is part of the Grayson County School District, which is ranked 38th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grayson County High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 56th to 126th out of Kentucky high schools. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA), is generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. However, the school performs better in certain subject areas, such as writing, where 62% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in the 2023-2024 KSA Writing assessment, compared to the state average of 43%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and white students and students with disabilities tending to perform below the state averages. On the other hand, the school performs relatively well for low socioeconomic status students.

Interestingly, the Edmonson County High School, located about 19 miles from Grayson County High School, is in a different school district but serves a similar student population. Edmonson County High School has a higher statewide ranking, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to Grayson County High School's 3-star rating, and also outperforms Grayson County High School on several academic measures, such as ACT English and Mathematics proficiency. This comparison highlights the potential for Grayson County High School to improve its academic outcomes by examining the practices and strategies used by its neighboring school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754

(270) 259-4078

District: Grayson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,134

Feeder schools for Grayson County High School:

Elementary:	Caneyville Elementary School
	Clarkson Elementary School
	H W Wilkey Elementary School
	Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Middle:	Grayson County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,209

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grayson County High School ranks better than 58.3% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grayson 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 Grayson County High School has the largest high school student body size in the Grayson County School District. Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grayson County High School is 16.1, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Grayson County School District! (See more...)

Compare Grayson County High School employs 75 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grayson County High School is $24,134, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Grayson County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grayson County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grayson County High School 121^st of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Grayson County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Grayson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Grayson County 38^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grayson County High School

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Rank History for all students at Grayson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	41.17	127^th	217	41.5%
2008	37.42	143^rd	217	34.1%
2009	35.81	147^th	217	32.3%
2010	51.41	99^th	223	55.6%
2011	42.72	136^th	226	39.8%
2012	40.99	135^th	229	41.0%
2013	60.95	100^th	291	65.6%
2014	56.56	126^th	290	56.6%
2015	68.64	77^th	295	73.9%
2016	65.72	82^nd	288	71.5%
2017	73.96	56^th	287	80.5%
2018	62.04	86^th	271	68.3%
2019	58.37	102^nd	285	64.2%
2021	52.04	96^th	267	64.0%
2022	64.31	70^th	271	74.2%
2023	56.16	102^nd	276	63.0%
2024	55.51	121^st	290	58.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Grayson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	59.43	87^th	226	61.5%
2023	27.70	125^th	162	22.8%
2024	38.47	89^th	168	47.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	64.28	64^th	232	72.4%
2019	66.82	68^th	254	73.2%
2021	59.45	61^st	234	73.9%
2022	73.92	34^th	266	87.2%
2023	49.63	122^nd	272	55.1%
2024	49.77	127^th	274	53.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Grayson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	62.05	81^st	234	65.4%
2019	68.50	56^th	249	77.5%
2021	51.78	91^st	236	61.4%
2022	57.42	92^nd	252	63.5%
2023	50.46	119^th	253	53.0%
2024	53.38	113^th	261	56.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Grayson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	14.53	164^th	166	1.2%
2019	29.21	123^rd	166	25.9%
2021	30.22	107^th	154	30.5%
2022	56.62	42^nd	153	72.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Grayson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	39.71	83^rd	115	27.8%
2019	72.10	16^th	102	84.3%
2022	17.39	36^th	38	5.3%
2023	53.15	12^th	23	47.8%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Grayson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	70.02	2^nd	9	77.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Grayson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	54.71	99^th	237	58.2%
2019	49.67	131^st	251	47.8%
2021	49.68	91^st	238	61.8%
2022	65.28	58^th	257	77.4%
2023	53.94	102^nd	259	60.6%
2024	52.25	120^th	262	54.2%

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Rank History for White students at Grayson County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	52.55	84^th	198	57.6%
2019	51.27	113^th	219	48.4%
2021	39.34	112^th	203	44.8%
2022	57.77	90^th	260	65.4%
2023	46.86	126^th	264	52.3%
2024	45.37	143^rd	273	47.6%

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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 Grayson 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	1190	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1198
1989	1136	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1142
1990	1131	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1139
1991	1154	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1160
1992	1171	5	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	1180
1993	1264	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1270
1994	1253	7	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	1264
1995	1267	4	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1279
1996	1267	4	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1279
1997	1259	5	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	1271
1998	1246	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1246
1999	1208	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	3	1218
2000	1212	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	1223
2001	1175	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	1184
2002	1180	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2003	1180	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2004	1159	5	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1173
2005	1196	6	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1212
2006	1207	10	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1232
2007	1237	11	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	6	1269
2008	1266	15	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	6	1297
2009	1257	9	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	5	1282
2010	1283	10	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	7	1308
2011	1276	7	0	4	3	0	5	0	1295
2012	1223	7	1	10	4	0	4	0	1249
2013	1249	5	3	13	3	0	5	0	1278
2014	1196	9	3	19	2	1	9	0	1239
2015	1240	9	3	23	1	1	14	0	1291
2016	1245	14	4	26	0	0	17	0	1306
2017	1247	15	3	19	0	0	24	0	1308
2018	1279	10	4	24	0	0	23	0	1340
2019	1202	14	2	25	0	0	23	0	1266
2020	1237	4	2	24	2	0	22	0	1291
2021	1260	4	1	21	3	1	21	0	1311
2022	1204	4	4	25	5	0	20	0	1262
2023	1186	5	2	31	4	0	24	0	1252
2024	1149	4	4	30	4	0	18	0	1209

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 Grayson County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1198	58.8	20.3	n/a
1989	1142	61.3	18.6	n/a
1990	1139	60.3	18.8	n/a
1991	1160	62.8	18.4	n/a
1992	1180	63.1	18.7	n/a
1993	1270	59.3	21.4	n/a
1994	1264	61.8	20.5	n/a
1995	1279	64.6	19.8	n/a
1996	1279	64.6	19.8	n/a
1997	1271	67.5	18.8	21
1998	1246	81.5	15.3	27
1999	1218	79.9	15.2	25.7
2000	1223	80.4	15.2	27.5
2001	1184	81.3	14.6	30.9
2002	1187	74.8	15.9	51.4
2003	1187	74.8	15.9	51.4
2004	1173	71.6	16.4	n/a
2005	1212	72.8	16.6	n/a
2006	1232	76.5	16.1	47.2
2007	1269	74.0	17.1	41.7
2008	1297	77.0	16.8	46.1
2009	1282	77.5	16.5	47.9
2010	1308	58.3	22.4	54.3
2011	1295	75.2	17.2	61
2012	1249	73.2	17.0	51.1
2013	1278	80.1	15.9	58.7
2014	1239	79.1	15.6	57.7
2015	1291	79.0	16.3	61.6
2016	1306	77.0	16.9	62.3
2017	1308	78.4	16.6	63.9
2018	1340	79.0	16.9	61.4
2019	1266	76.4	16.5	59.4
2020	1291	78.5	16.4	59.5
2021	1311	76.0	17.2	56.8
2022	1262	78.5	16.0	57.1
2023	1252	77.9	16.0	61.3
2024	1209	75.0	16.1	59.8

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 Grayson County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1198	58.8	20.3	n/a
1989	1142	61.3	18.6	n/a
1990	1139	60.3	18.8	n/a
1991	1160	62.8	18.4	n/a
1992	1180	63.1	18.7	n/a
1993	1270	59.3	21.4	n/a
1994	1264	61.8	20.5	n/a
1995	1279	64.6	19.8	n/a
1996	1279	64.6	19.8	n/a
1997	1271	67.5	18.8	21
1998	1246	81.5	15.3	27
1999	1218	79.9	15.2	25.7
2000	1223	80.4	15.2	27.5
2001	1184	81.3	14.6	30.9
2002	1187	74.8	15.9	51.4
2003	1187	74.8	15.9	51.4
2004	1173	71.6	16.4	n/a
2005	1212	72.8	16.6	n/a
2006	1232	76.5	16.1	47.2
2007	1269	74.0	17.1	41.7
2008	1297	77.0	16.8	46.1
2009	1282	77.5	16.5	47.9
2010	1308	58.3	22.4	54.3
2011	1295	75.2	17.2	61
2012	1249	73.2	17.0	51.1
2013	1278	80.1	15.9	58.7
2014	1239	79.1	15.6	57.7
2015	1291	79.0	16.3	61.6
2016	1306	77.0	16.9	62.3
2017	1308	78.4	16.6	63.9
2018	1340	79.0	16.9	61.4
2019	1266	76.4	16.5	59.4
2020	1291	78.5	16.4	59.5
2021	1311	76.0	17.2	56.8
2022	1262	78.5	16.0	57.1
2023	1252	77.9	16.0	61.3
2024	1209	75.0	16.1	59.8

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 Grayson 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	$722 (3.5%)	$232 (1.1%)	$955 (4.6%)	$15,374 (74.2%)	$2,978 (14.4%)	$19,131 (92.3%)	$20,729
2019	$918 (4.6%)	$205 (1.0%)	$1,120 (5.6%)	$16,009 (79.4%)	$3,181 (15.8%)	$19,191 (95.1%)	$20,170
2020	$1,046 (5.2%)	$258 (1.3%)	$1,304 (6.5%)	$15,684 (78.4%)	$2,786 (13.9%)	$18,473 (92.4%)	$19,994
2021	$2,335 (11.8%)	$837 (4.2%)	$3,172 (16.0%)	$16,092 (81.2%)	$2,995 (15.1%)	$19,081 (96.3%)	$19,814
2022	$2,323 (9.6%)	$940 (3.9%)	$3,263 (13.5%)	$16,866 (69.9%)	$4,004 (16.6%)	$20,871 (86.5%)	$24,134

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grayson County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 285 High schools	Ranks 102^nd of 276 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Grayson County High School)	45.7	44	1.7%
11th Grade English (Grayson County)	45.7	44	1.7%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grayson County High School)	39	29	10%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grayson County)	39	29	10%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Grayson County High School)	43.8	43	0.8%
11th Grade Reading (Grayson County)	43.8	43	0.8%
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	1266	1252	1.1%
African American	14	5	64.3%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	25	31	24%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1202	1186	1.3%
Two or More Races	23	24	4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.4%	61.3%	1.9%

Schools Near Grayson 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
Grayson County High School	Public	9-12	340 Schoolhouse Rd	Leitchfield	42754	Grayson County	Grayson County	No	No	No	No	(270) 259-4078	1,209	75	16.1	59.8%	1,149 (95.0%)	4 (0.3%)	30 (2.5%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.5%)	55.5	121^st of 290 public high schools	58.3%		56.2	102^nd of 276 public high schools	63.0%	19	36.0	47.0	62.0	39.0	45.0	35.0	23.0	39.0	$24,134	$2,323	$940	$3,263	$16,866	$4,004	$20,871
Grayson County Alternative Education	Public, Virtual	6-12	340 Schoolhouse Road	Leitchfield	42754	Grayson County	Grayson County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 259-2800	21	1	21.0	81.0%	20 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Grayson County Area Vocational Educational Center	Public	9-12	252 Schoolhouse Rd	Leitchfield	42754	Grayson County	Grayson County	No	No	No	No	(270) 259-3195	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Edmonson County High School	Public	9-12	220 Wildcat Way	Brownsville	42210	Edmonson County	Edmonson County	No	No	No	No	(270) 597-2151	576	35	16.5	58.2%	533 (92.5%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	55.7	120^th of 290 public high schools	58.6%		55.9	104^th of 276 public high schools	62.3%	16	32.0	46.0	41.0	40.0	52.0	42.0	28.0	43.0	$14,457	$289	$179	$468	$9,312	$2,287	$11,599

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Schools Near Grayson County High School