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Caverna Independent School District

School District · Cave City, Kentucky

Students: 638
Teachers (FTE): 54

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,796

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

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Caverna Middle School

6.8/10

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

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Caverna High School

6.7/10

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

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Caverna Elementary School

4.4/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#104 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,796

+$6,810 vs Kentucky median

District size

638 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Caverna Independent ranks #104 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Caverna Independent's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caverna Middle School (6.8/10), Caverna High School (6.7/10), and Caverna Elementary School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Caverna Independent

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 Caverna Middle School 6.8 / 10
2 Caverna High School 6.7 / 10
3 Caverna Elementary School 4.4 / 10

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

About Caverna Independent

Caverna Independent is a Cave City, Kentucky school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 638 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $20,796 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Caverna Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Caverna Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Caverna Independent students show an average math proficiency of 28.5% and ELA proficiency of 39.5%.

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

District Map

Schools in Caverna Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Caverna Independent with test data.

Schools in Caverna Independent

3 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Cave City
Total Enrollment
638
Teachers (FTE)
54
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Caverna Independent?

Caverna Independent 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 Caverna Independent?

The average composite rating for Caverna Independent 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 Caverna Independent?

Caverna Independent spends $20,796 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Caverna Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Caverna Independent is 11.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Caverna Independent?

Caverna Middle School is the highest-rated school in Caverna Independent with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Caverna Independent?

Across schools in Caverna Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.5% 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 Caverna Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Caverna Independent has an average school rating of 6.0/10 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
28.5%
ELA Proficiency
39.5%

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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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