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Caldwell County School District

School District · Princeton, Kentucky

Students: 1,905
Teachers (FTE): 105
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,566

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

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Caldwell County Elementary School

6.9/10

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

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Caldwell County High School

6.2/10

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

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Caldwell County Middle School

5.5/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#101 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,566

$1,420 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,905 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Caldwell County ranks #101 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Caldwell County's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caldwell County Elementary School (6.9/10), Caldwell County High School (6.2/10), and Caldwell County Middle School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Caldwell County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Caldwell County Elementary School 6.9 / 10
2 Caldwell County High School 6.2 / 10
3 Caldwell County Middle School 5.5 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Caldwell County

Caldwell County is a Princeton, Kentucky school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,905 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. The district invests $12,566 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Caldwell County demonstrates solid academic performance.

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

In standardized testing, Caldwell County students show an average math proficiency of 47.2% and ELA proficiency of 53.6%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.2%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Caldwell County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Princeton
Total Enrollment
1,905
Teachers (FTE)
105
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Caldwell County?

Caldwell County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Caldwell County?

The average composite rating for Caldwell County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Caldwell County?

Caldwell County spends $12,566 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Caldwell County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Caldwell County is 18.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Caldwell County?

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

What are the test scores in Caldwell County?

Across schools in Caldwell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Caldwell County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Caldwell County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
47.2%
ELA Proficiency
53.6%

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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