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5.5 avg / 10

Butler County School District

School District · Morgantown, Kentucky

Students: 2,166
Teachers (FTE): 131

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,805

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.5:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#127 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,805

$181 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,166 students

Typical than Kentucky median

About Butler County

Butler County is a Morgantown, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,166 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $13,805 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Butler County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Butler County High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Butler County students show an average math proficiency of 27.6% and ELA proficiency of 35.7%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.7%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Butler County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Morgantown
Total Enrollment
2,166
Teachers (FTE)
131
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Butler County?

Butler County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Butler County?

The average composite rating for Butler County is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Butler County?

Butler County spends $13,805 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Butler County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Butler County is 16.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Butler County?

Butler County High School is the highest-rated school in Butler County with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Butler County?

Across schools in Butler County with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Butler County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Butler County has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 5 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
27.6%
ELA Proficiency
35.7%

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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