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4.8 avg / 10

Caldwell County School District

School District · Princeton, Kentucky

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

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,566

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#149 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,566

$1,420 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,905 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

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 4.8/10, Caldwell County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Caldwell County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Caldwell County students show an average math proficiency of 41.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.

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 41.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.8%
School
State
N/A

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 4.8/10. 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 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Caldwell County?

Across schools in Caldwell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. 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 4.8/10 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 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
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
41.9%
ELA Proficiency
45.8%

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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