Garrard County School District
School District · Lancaster, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,804
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,804
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Garrard County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Garrard 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.
Lancaster Elementary School
Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
Lancaster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paint Lick Elementary School
Paint Lick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#20 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,804
$182 vs Kentucky median
District size
2,487 students
Typical than Kentucky median
The short answer
Garrard County ranks #20 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Garrard County's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lancaster Elementary School (8.4/10), Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School (8.4/10), and Paint Lick Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Garrard County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Paint Lick Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Garrard County High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Garrard Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Garrard County
Garrard County is a Lancaster, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,487 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $13,804 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Garrard County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Garrard County students show an average math proficiency of 44.4% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Garrard County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garrard County with test data.
Schools in Garrard County
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Lancaster
- Total Enrollment
- 2,487
- Teachers (FTE)
- 187
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garrard County?
Garrard County has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Garrard County?
The average composite rating for Garrard County is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Garrard County?
Garrard County spends $13,804 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garrard County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garrard County is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garrard County?
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Garrard County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Garrard County?
Across schools in Garrard County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Garrard County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Garrard County has an average school rating of 7.3/10 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.7%
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Compare Garrard County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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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