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5.7 avg / 10

Butler County School District

School District · Morgantown, Kentucky

Students: 2,166
Teachers (FTE): 131

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,805

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.5:1

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Morgantown Elementary School

6.0/10

Morgantown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Butler County Middle School

6.0/10

Morgantown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Butler County High School

5.8/10

Morgantown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#115 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,805

$181 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,166 students

Typical than Kentucky median

The short answer

Butler County ranks #115 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Butler County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Morgantown Elementary School (6.0/10), Butler County Middle School (6.0/10), and Butler County High School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Butler County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Morgantown Elementary School 6.0 / 10
2 Butler County Middle School 6.0 / 10
3 Butler County High School 5.8 / 10
4 North Butler Elementary 5.0 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 5.7/10, Butler County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Morgantown Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.

In standardized testing, Butler County students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 43.3%.

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 34.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.3%
School
State
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 5.7/10. 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?

Morgantown Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Butler County with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What are the test scores in Butler County?

Across schools in Butler County with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.3%. 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 5.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
34.4%
ELA Proficiency
43.3%

Resources

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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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