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6.1 avg / 10

Bullitt County School District

School District · Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Students: 12,954
Teachers (FTE): 749

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

24

13 elem, 6 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,997

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#85 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,997

$1,989 vs Kentucky median

District size

12,954 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

About Bullitt County

Bullitt County is a Shepherdsville, Kentucky school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 12,954 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $11,997 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Bullitt County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cedar Grove Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Bullitt County students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 45.2%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Bullitt County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bullitt County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Shepherdsville
Total Enrollment
12,954
Teachers (FTE)
749
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bullitt County?

Bullitt County has 24 schools in total — 13 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bullitt County?

The average composite rating for Bullitt County is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bullitt County?

Bullitt County spends $11,997 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bullitt County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bullitt County is 17.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bullitt County?

Cedar Grove Elementary is the highest-rated school in Bullitt County with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Bullitt County?

Across schools in Bullitt County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bullitt County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Bullitt County has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
36.0%
ELA Proficiency
45.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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