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5.3 avg / 10

Carroll County School District

School District · Carrollton, Kentucky

Students: 1,965
Teachers (FTE): 130
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,330

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

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Carroll County High School

5.5/10

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

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Cartmell Elementary

3.5/10

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

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Carroll County Middle School

3.3/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#132 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,330

+$1,344 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,965 students

Typical than Kentucky median

The short answer

Carroll County ranks #132 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Carroll County's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carroll County High School (5.5/10), Cartmell Elementary (3.5/10), and Carroll County Middle School (3.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Carroll County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Carroll County High School 5.5 / 10
2 Cartmell Elementary 3.5 / 10
3 Carroll County Middle School 3.3 / 10

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

About Carroll County

Carroll County is a Carrollton, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,965 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $15,330 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Carroll County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Carroll County High School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.

In standardized testing, Carroll County students show an average math proficiency of 30.5% and ELA proficiency of 39.5%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.5%
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N/A

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

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Carrollton
Total Enrollment
1,965
Teachers (FTE)
130
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Carroll County?

Carroll County has 5 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 Carroll County?

The average composite rating for Carroll County is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Carroll County?

Carroll County spends $15,330 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Carroll County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Carroll County is 15.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Carroll County?

Carroll County High School is the highest-rated school in Carroll County with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What are the test scores in Carroll County?

Across schools in Carroll County with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Carroll County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Carroll County has an average school rating of 5.3/10 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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
30.5%
ELA Proficiency
39.5%

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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