Caverna Independent School District
School District · Cave City, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
638
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
638
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Caverna Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Caverna Independent 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.
Caverna Middle School
Horse Cave · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caverna High School
Horse Cave · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caverna Elementary School
Cave City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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. District-level spending was $20,796 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Caverna Independent with test data.
Schools in Caverna Independent
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Cave City
- Total Enrollment
- 638
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- District spending per student
- $20,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Caverna Independent?
Caverna Independent's district-level spending was $20,796 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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%
How we rate schools
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Compare Caverna Independent 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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