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8.4 avg / 10

Carlisle County School District

School District · Bardwell, Kentucky

Students: 738
Teachers (FTE): 54

Avg Rating

8.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,515

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

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Carlisle County Middle School

9.1/10

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

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Carlisle County Elementary School

8.0/10

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

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Carlisle County High School

8.0/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#3 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.1

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,515

$471 vs Kentucky median

District size

738 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Carlisle County ranks #3 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Carlisle County's schools with real test data average 8.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carlisle County Middle School (9.1/10), Carlisle County Elementary School (8.0/10), and Carlisle County High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Carlisle County

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

# School Rating
1 Carlisle County Middle School 9.1 / 10
2 Carlisle County Elementary School 8.0 / 10
3 Carlisle County High School 8.0 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Carlisle County

Carlisle County is a Bardwell, Kentucky school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 738 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $13,515 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.4/10, Carlisle County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Carlisle County Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Carlisle County students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.3%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in Carlisle County

3 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Bardwell
Total Enrollment
738
Teachers (FTE)
54
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Carlisle County?

Carlisle County has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Carlisle County?

The average composite rating for Carlisle County is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Carlisle County?

Carlisle County spends $13,515 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Carlisle County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Carlisle County is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Carlisle County?

Carlisle County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Carlisle County with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Carlisle County?

Across schools in Carlisle County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Carlisle County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Carlisle County has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 3 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
8.4/10
Math Proficiency
40.7%
ELA Proficiency
50.3%

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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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