Campbell County School District
School District · Alexandria, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,133
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,133
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Campbell County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Campbell County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Grant's Lick Elementary School
Alexandria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Campbell Ridge Elementary
Alexandria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Cold Spring · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#15 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,133
+$147 vs Kentucky median
District size
5,180 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Campbell County ranks #15 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Campbell County's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Grant's Lick Elementary School (9.1/10), Campbell Ridge Elementary (8.5/10), and Donald E. Cline Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 45% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Campbell County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Campbell County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant's Lick Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Campbell Ridge Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Donald E. Cline Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Campbell County High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | John W. Reiley Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Crossroads Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Alexandria Educational Center | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Campbell County Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Campbell County
Campbell County is a Alexandria, Kentucky school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,180 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $14,133 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Campbell County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Grant's Lick Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Campbell County students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Campbell County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Campbell County with test data.
Schools in Campbell County
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Alexandria
- Total Enrollment
- 5,180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 317
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Campbell County?
Campbell County has 8 schools in total — 5 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 Campbell County?
The average composite rating for Campbell County is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Campbell County?
Campbell County spends $14,133 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Campbell County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Campbell County is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Campbell County?
Grant's Lick Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Campbell County with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Campbell County?
Across schools in Campbell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Campbell County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Campbell County has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 8 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
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.3%
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Compare Campbell County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
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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