McCreary Central High School

Summary:

McCreary Central High School is a public high school located in Stearns, Kentucky, serving 734 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the McCreary County School District, which is ranked 73 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While McCreary Central High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools over the past decade, with a 2-star rating for most of that time, the school does have some areas of relative strength. Its male students and low-income students perform better than the overall student population, ranking in the 157-160 and 99-170 ranges, respectively, out of Kentucky high schools. However, the school's female and white students perform significantly worse, ranking in the 138-199 and 158-198 ranges. Academically, the school's test scores are consistently below the state averages in all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 12% to 42% compared to the state's 30% to 46%.

Interestingly, the nearby Whitley County High School, which is part of the Whitley County School District, outperforms McCreary Central High School across various metrics, including statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates. This comparison highlights the potential for improvement at McCreary Central High School, particularly given the school's high percentage of students from low-income families, which may be a contributing factor to its overall lower performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 Raider Way
       Stearns, KY  42647


(606) 376-5051

District: McCreary County

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,219 Help


Feeder schools for McCreary Central High School:

Elementary:    Whitley City Elementary School
Middle:    McCreary County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  734

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Hispanic:
1.2%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Compare Details McCreary Central High School ranks worse than 63.1% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McCreary Central 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 McCreary Central High School is $15,219.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCreary Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCreary Central High School 183rd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See McCreary Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McCreary County:

SchoolDigger ranks McCreary County 73rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCreary Central High School

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Rank History for all students at McCreary Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 14.72 202nd 217 6.9%
2008 20.00 190th 217 12.4%
2009 15.20 205th 217 5.5%
2010 23.95 189th 223 15.2%
2011 40.43 144th 226 36.3%
2012 33.93 163rd 229 28.8%
2013 39.69 198th 291 32.0%
2014 34.90 206th 290 29.0%
2015 44.83 181st 295 38.6%
2016 39.65 200th 288 30.6%
2017 58.32 129th 287 55.1%
2018 48.85 131st 271 51.7%
2019 47.64 145th 285 49.1%
2021 32.69 181st 267 32.2%
2022 45.49 140th 271 48.3%
2023 40.99 164th 276 40.6%
2024 37.54 183rd 290 36.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McCreary Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.71 125th 226 44.7%
2023 34.68 100th 162 38.3%
2024 29.82 124th 168 26.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCreary Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.21 56th 232 75.9%
2019 63.69 81st 254 68.1%
2021 36.19 162nd 234 30.8%
2022 50.68 114th 266 57.1%
2023 54.92 99th 272 63.6%
2024 39.25 170th 274 38.0%
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Rank History for Female students at McCreary Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.43 104th 234 55.6%
2019 65.36 74th 249 70.3%
2021 30.37 172nd 236 27.1%
2022 47.46 138th 252 45.2%
2023 39.70 157th 253 37.9%
2024 27.01 199th 261 23.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McCreary Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.85 11th 166 93.4%
2019 97.16 2nd 166 98.8%
2021 55.30 48th 154 68.8%
2022 28.62 122nd 153 20.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McCreary Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.40 40th 115 65.2%
2019 46.53 65th 102 36.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at McCreary Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.68 2nd 7 71.4%
2021 21.23 1st 1 0.0%
2024 10.69 4th 4 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McCreary Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.08 148th 237 37.6%
2019 42.55 160th 251 36.3%
2021 31.31 169th 238 29.0%
2022 37.87 149th 257 42.0%
2023 38.17 160th 259 38.2%
2024 40.97 157th 262 40.1%
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Rank History for White students at McCreary Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.37 122nd 198 38.4%
2019 31.97 161st 219 26.5%
2022 37.96 158th 260 39.2%
2023 34.05 173rd 264 34.5%
2024 28.02 198th 273 27.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for McCreary 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 1037 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
1989 994 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 994
1990 937 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 937
1991 941 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 941
1992 925 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 925
1993 927 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 927
1994 923 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 923
1995 1001 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1996 1001 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1997 949 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 949
1998 904 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 904
1999 886 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2000 863 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 865
2001 862 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 866
2002 839 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 839 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 908 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 916
2005 866 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 875
2006 837 10 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 852
2007 879 8 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2008 872 5 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 882
2009 861 5 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 869
2010 837 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 846
2011 811 4 0 4 1 0 0 0 820
2012 771 4 1 8 1 0 1 0 786
2013 772 4 4 7 1 0 1 0 789
2014 747 1 4 4 1 0 3 0 760
2015 732 4 2 2 0 0 5 0 745
2016 728 6 2 6 0 1 5 0 748
2017 723 6 1 7 0 0 3 0 740
2018 741 9 1 10 1 0 3 0 765
2019 745 8 2 11 1 0 3 0 770
2020 749 7 2 10 1 0 4 0 773
2021 815 8 0 13 1 0 6 0 843
2022 773 6 0 13 1 0 4 0 797
2023 718 4 0 9 0 0 3 0 734

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 McCreary Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1037 55.8 18.5 n/a
1989 994 54.0 18.4 n/a
1990 937 54.4 17.2 n/a
1991 941 53.8 17.4 n/a
1992 925 54.2 17.0 n/a
1993 927 54.2 17.1 n/a
1994 923 54.4 17.0 n/a
1995 1001 61.6 16.3 n/a
1996 1001 61.6 16.3 n/a
1997 949 61.0 15.6 61.6
1998 904 63.8 14.2 62.5
1999 887 56.0 15.8 79.1
2000 865 55.1 15.7 70.1
2001 866 55.2 15.7 80.8
2002 847 54.5 15.5 99.6
2003 847 54.5 15.5 99.6
2004 916 54.5 16.8 n/a
2005 875 55.4 15.8 n/a
2006 852 55.5 15.4 79.8
2007 892 41.0 21.8 75.4
2008 882 56.3 15.7 84.5
2009 869 53.0 16.4 83.1
2010 846 25.0 33.8 82.4
2011 820 48.0 17.0 80.6
2012 786 51.5 15.2 60.6
2013 789 51.0 15.4 71.2
2014 760 46.4 16.3 78.4
2015 745 45.0 16.5 79.1
2016 748 43.0 17.3 78.1
2017 740 43.8 16.8 72.7
2018 765 39.7 19.2 76.9
2019 770 40.2 19.1 77.3
2020 773 41.9 18.4 78.3
2021 843 46.2 18.2 77.5
2022 797 49.7 16.0 77.5
2023 734 48.7 15.0 77.7

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 McCreary Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1037 55.8 18.5 n/a
1989 994 54.0 18.4 n/a
1990 937 54.4 17.2 n/a
1991 941 53.8 17.4 n/a
1992 925 54.2 17.0 n/a
1993 927 54.2 17.1 n/a
1994 923 54.4 17.0 n/a
1995 1001 61.6 16.3 n/a
1996 1001 61.6 16.3 n/a
1997 949 61.0 15.6 61.6
1998 904 63.8 14.2 62.5
1999 887 56.0 15.8 79.1
2000 865 55.1 15.7 70.1
2001 866 55.2 15.7 80.8
2002 847 54.5 15.5 99.6
2003 847 54.5 15.5 99.6
2004 916 54.5 16.8 n/a
2005 875 55.4 15.8 n/a
2006 852 55.5 15.4 79.8
2007 892 41.0 21.8 75.4
2008 882 56.3 15.7 84.5
2009 869 53.0 16.4 83.1
2010 846 25.0 33.8 82.4
2011 820 48.0 17.0 80.6
2012 786 51.5 15.2 60.6
2013 789 51.0 15.4 71.2
2014 760 46.4 16.3 78.4
2015 745 45.0 16.5 79.1
2016 748 43.0 17.3 78.1
2017 740 43.8 16.8 72.7
2018 765 39.7 19.2 76.9
2019 770 40.2 19.1 77.3
2020 773 41.9 18.4 78.3
2021 843 46.2 18.2 77.5
2022 797 49.7 16.0 77.5
2023 734 48.7 15.0 77.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McCreary Central 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 $4,671 (28.9%) $352 (2.2%) $5,023 (31.1%) $8,645 (53.5%) $2,490 (15.4%) $11,135 (68.9%) $16,158
2019 $780 (7.4%) $433 (4.1%) $1,082 (10.2%) $8,396 (79.5%) $2,161 (20.5%) $10,557 (100.0%) $10,557
2020 $619 (5.1%) $405 (3.3%) $1,026 (8.4%) $8,101 (66.2%) $1,685 (13.8%) $9,784 (79.9%) $12,245
2021 $449 (3.7%) $1,200 (9.8%) $1,650 (13.4%) $8,461 (68.9%) $2,779 (22.6%) $12,143 (98.9%) $12,280
2022 $1,029 (6.8%) $1,594 (10.5%) $2,623 (17.2%) $10,625 (69.8%) $3,745 (24.6%) $14,253 (93.7%) $15,219

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCreary 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 145th of 285 High schoolsRanks 164th of 276 High schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (McCreary Central High School)44.538
 6.5%
   11th Grade English (McCreary County)43.338
 5.3%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (McCreary Central High School)20.918
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (McCreary County)20.318
 2.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (McCreary Central High School)44.535
 9.5%
   11th Grade Reading (McCreary County)43.335
 8.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students770734
 4.7%
African American84
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White745718
 3.6%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.3%77.7%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McCreary Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 734 students attended McCreary Central High School.

McCreary Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Whitley City Elementary School
Middle : McCreary County Middle School

Students at McCreary Central High School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

McCreary Central High School ranks 183rd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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