Is Livingston Central High School a good school?

Livingston Central High School ranks 47 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Livingston Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Livingston Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Livingston Central High School?

Students at Livingston Central High School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Livingston Central High School?

Livingston Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Livingston Elementary School Elementary : South Livingston Elementary School Middle : Livingston County Middle School

Livingston Central High School

Summary:

Livingston Central High School is a public high school located in Smithland, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 329 students. The school is part of the Livingston County School District, which is ranked 70 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Livingston Central High School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 176th out of 285 Kentucky high schools in 2018-2019 to 47th out of 290 in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA), is generally above the state average, particularly in subjects like English, Reading, and Writing. Livingston Central High School's students have also performed exceptionally well in certain subgroups, such as Multi-racial students and Low Socio-Economic Status students, ranking 10th and 15th, respectively, out of Kentucky high schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high four-year graduation rate of 95.9% for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly above the state average.

When comparing Livingston Central High School to nearby schools, such as McCracken County High School and Lyon County High School, Livingston Central stands out for its consistent improvement in statewide ranking, strong performance in specific student subgroups, and relatively high spending and resources. However, the nearby schools, particularly McCracken County High School, demonstrate higher academic achievement in certain areas, which could provide valuable insights for Livingston Central High School to consider.

Detail:

Public 9-12

750 Us 60 W
Smithland, KY 42081

(270) 928-2065

District: Livingston County

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,068

Feeder schools for Livingston Central High School:

Elementary:	North Livingston Elementary School
	South Livingston Elementary School
Middle:	Livingston County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Livingston Central High School ranks better than 83.8% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.48. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Livingston Central 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Livingston Central High School is $18,068.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Livingston Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston Central High School 47^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Livingston Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Livingston County:

SchoolDigger ranks Livingston County 70^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Livingston Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Livingston Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	30.90	158^th	217	27.2%
2008	29.83	168^th	217	22.6%
2009	32.27	159^th	217	26.7%
2010	26.70	180^th	223	19.3%
2011	25.45	190^th	226	15.9%
2012	43.60	125^th	229	45.4%
2013	48.29	162^nd	291	44.3%
2014	62.65	94^th	290	67.6%
2015	54.63	143^rd	295	51.5%
2016	53.99	134^th	288	53.5%
2017	53.09	156^th	287	45.6%
2018	61.43	88^th	271	67.5%
2019	38.75	176^th	285	38.2%
2021	44.73	132^nd	267	50.6%
2022	52.78	110^th	271	59.4%
2023	50.17	124^th	276	55.1%
2024	75.48	47^th	290	83.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Livingston Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	86.62	10^th	87	88.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Livingston Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.40	105^th	226	53.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Livingston Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	53.44	107^th	232	53.9%
2019	51.79	128^th	254	49.6%
2021	56.44	74^th	234	68.4%
2022	62.52	75^th	266	71.8%
2023	56.88	94^th	272	65.4%
2024	84.94	15^th	274	94.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Livingston Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	59.71	86^th	234	63.2%
2019	54.95	122^nd	249	51.0%
2021	37.32	148^th	236	37.3%
2022	48.02	133^rd	252	47.2%
2023	42.40	151^st	253	40.3%
2024	73.73	45^th	261	82.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Livingston Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.29	100^th	166	39.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Livingston Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	52.68	105^th	237	55.7%
2019	33.62	186^th	251	25.9%
2021	43.60	112^th	238	52.9%
2022	56.22	92^nd	257	64.2%
2023	51.84	110^th	259	57.5%
2024	69.92	59^th	262	77.5%

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Rank History for White students at Livingston Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	34.18	156^th	219	28.8%
2021	35.19	122^nd	203	39.9%
2022	48.19	127^th	260	51.2%
2023	41.02	148^th	264	43.9%
2024	66.44	73^rd	273	73.3%

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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 Livingston Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	520	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1989	475	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1990	430	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1991	442	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1992	461	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1993	499	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
1994	489	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
1995	448	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1996	448	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1997	436	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1998	433	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1999	436	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
2000	418	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
2001	402	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2002	402	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2003	402	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2004	395	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
2005	436	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
2006	448	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	450
2007	440	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	445
2008	427	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	431
2009	405	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	6	418
2010	399	1	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	2	412
2011	361	2	1	12	1	0	4	0	381
2012	364	1	1	12	2	0	7	0	387
2013	344	0	0	9	0	0	6	0	359
2014	313	0	2	9	0	0	7	0	331
2015	328	0	1	10	0	0	5	0	344
2016	335	0	2	11	0	0	6	0	354
2017	340	2	3	12	0	0	3	0	360
2018	328	2	2	9	0	0	2	0	343
2019	314	3	1	10	0	1	3	0	332
2020	313	2	1	13	0	1	8	0	338
2021	304	2	0	12	0	1	7	0	326
2022	302	2	0	17	0	0	14	0	335
2023	296	1	0	15	0	0	17	0	329

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Livingston Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	520	29.3	17.7	n/a
1989	475	28.1	16.9	n/a
1990	430	27.9	15.4	n/a
1991	442	28.6	15.4	n/a
1992	462	27.6	16.7	n/a
1993	500	28.8	17.4	n/a
1994	491	28.9	17.0	n/a
1995	451	29.1	15.5	n/a
1996	451	29.1	15.5	n/a
1997	438	28.2	15.5	20.3
1998	437	30.4	14.4	24.5
1999	437	30.9	14.1	32.5
2000	419	31.8	13.2	31
2001	402	31.0	13.0	34.6
2002	402	26.0	15.5	53.7
2003	402	26.0	15.5	53.7
2004	397	28.0	14.2	n/a
2005	437	33.6	13.0	n/a
2006	450	35.6	12.6	35.3
2007	445	37.0	12.0	36.3
2008	431	35.4	12.2	36.8
2009	418	32.0	13.1	38.1
2010	412	53.1	7.7	46.3
2011	381	27.0	14.1	44.6
2012	387	27.3	14.1	43.9
2013	359	25.5	14.0	45.7
2014	331	26.5	12.4	49.2
2015	344	26.0	13.2	50.3
2016	354	25.0	14.1	54
2017	360	23.5	15.3	59.4
2018	343	24.3	14.1	60.3
2019	332	24.1	13.7	55.4
2020	338	23.9	14.1	52.7
2021	326	22.1	14.7	51.5
2022	335	23.1	14.4	54.6
2023	329	23.2	14.1	47.1

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 Livingston Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	520	29.3	17.7	n/a
1989	475	28.1	16.9	n/a
1990	430	27.9	15.4	n/a
1991	442	28.6	15.4	n/a
1992	462	27.6	16.7	n/a
1993	500	28.8	17.4	n/a
1994	491	28.9	17.0	n/a
1995	451	29.1	15.5	n/a
1996	451	29.1	15.5	n/a
1997	438	28.2	15.5	20.3
1998	437	30.4	14.4	24.5
1999	437	30.9	14.1	32.5
2000	419	31.8	13.2	31
2001	402	31.0	13.0	34.6
2002	402	26.0	15.5	53.7
2003	402	26.0	15.5	53.7
2004	397	28.0	14.2	n/a
2005	437	33.6	13.0	n/a
2006	450	35.6	12.6	35.3
2007	445	37.0	12.0	36.3
2008	431	35.4	12.2	36.8
2009	418	32.0	13.1	38.1
2010	412	53.1	7.7	46.3
2011	381	27.0	14.1	44.6
2012	387	27.3	14.1	43.9
2013	359	25.5	14.0	45.7
2014	331	26.5	12.4	49.2
2015	344	26.0	13.2	50.3
2016	354	25.0	14.1	54
2017	360	23.5	15.3	59.4
2018	343	24.3	14.1	60.3
2019	332	24.1	13.7	55.4
2020	338	23.9	14.1	52.7
2021	326	22.1	14.7	51.5
2022	335	23.1	14.4	54.6
2023	329	23.2	14.1	47.1

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 Livingston Central 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	$1,707 (6.7%)	$410 (1.6%)	$2,118 (8.3%)	$18,637 (73.2%)	$3,598 (14.1%)	$22,235 (87.3%)	$25,464
2019	$2,517 (9.7%)	$623 (2.4%)	$3,141 (12.1%)	$18,514 (71.6%)	$4,395 (17.0%)	$24,122 (93.3%)	$25,863
2020	$2,476 (9.3%)	$991 (3.7%)	$3,467 (13.0%)	$19,704 (73.8%)	$4,031 (15.1%)	$23,735 (88.9%)	$26,688
2021	$2,057 (7.8%)	$1,433 (5.4%)	$3,490 (13.2%)	$19,054 (72.1%)	$3,767 (14.3%)	$26,302 (99.5%)	$26,425
2022	$1,471 (8.1%)	$1,774 (9.8%)	$3,244 (18.0%)	$10,769 (59.6%)	$2,853 (15.8%)	$13,622 (75.4%)	$18,068

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Livingston Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 176^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 124^th of 276 High schools	16.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Livingston Central High School)	42.3	42	0.3%
11th Grade English (Livingston County)	42.3	42	0.3%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Livingston Central High School)	16.9	17	0.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Livingston County)	16.9	17	0.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Livingston Central High School)	38	32	6%
11th Grade Reading (Livingston County)	38	32	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	332	329	0.9%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	10	15	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	314	296	5.7%
Two or More Races	3	17	466.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.4%	47.1%	8.3%

Schools Near Livingston Central 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
Livingston Central High School	Public	9-12	750 Us 60 W	Smithland	42081	Livingston County	Livingston County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 928-2065	329	23	14.1	47.1%	296 (90.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	75.5	47^th of 290 public high schools	83.8%		50.2	124^th of 276 public high schools	55.1%	77	48.0	59.0	55.0	50.0	61.0	49.0	23.0	45.0	$18,068	$1,471	$1,774	$3,244	$10,769	$2,853	$13,622
Paducah Tilghman High School	Public	9-12	2400 Washington St	Paducah	42003	McCracken County	Paducah Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 444-5650	878	58	15.1	63.8%	368 (41.9%)	336 (38.3%)	61 (6.9%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (11.8%)	31.7	199^th of 290 public high schools	31.4%		46.3	146^th of 276 public high schools	47.1%	53	23.0	40.0	28.0	31.0	39.0	32.0	20.0	35.0	$32,276	$1,837	$1,838	$3,368	$20,311	$5,164	$25,742
Paducah Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	500 South 25th Street	Paducah	42003	McCracken County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(270) 443-6592	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marshall County High School	Public	9-12	416 High School Rd	Benton	42025	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	No	(270) 527-1453	1,256	67	18.6	42.8%	1,179 (93.9%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (2.9%)	13 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.8%)	48.1	145^th of 290 public high schools	50.0%		36.7	175^th of 276 public high schools	36.6%	30	29.0	34.0	33.0	29.0	47.0	55.0	30.0	48.0	$15,121	$762	$740	$1,502	$9,996	$2,189	$12,418
MC Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	397 High School Road	Benton	42025	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 527-8628	118	4	32.1	66.9%	110 (93.2%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	8.8	256^th of 290 public high schools	11.7%		8.8	247^th of 276 public high schools	10.5%	9						18.0	3.0	13.0
Marshall County Technical Center	Public	9-12	341 High School Rd	Benton	42025	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	No	(270) 527-8648	0	11	.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	298	16	18.2	45.6%	266 (89.3%)	9 (3.0%)	7 (2.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	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
McCracken County High School	Public	9-12	6601 Us Hwy 60	Paducah	42001	McCracken County	McCracken County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 538-4000	1,999	107	18.7	43.4%	1,667 (83.4%)	95 (4.8%)	114 (5.7%)	32 (1.6%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (4.3%)	87.6	16^th of 290 public high schools	94.5%		67.1	61^st of 276 public high schools	77.9%	45	51.0	64.0	62.0	50.0	60.0	61.0	45.0	51.0	$13,818	$763	$661	$1,439	$9,751	$2,868	$12,618

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