Grayson County School District
School District · Leitchfield, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,034
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,034
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Grayson County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Grayson 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.
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Leitchfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clarkson Elementary School
Clarkson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grayson County Middle School
Leitchfield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#49 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,707
$1,279 vs Kentucky median
District size
4,034 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Grayson County ranks #49 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Grayson County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oran P Lawler Elementary School (8.5/10), Clarkson Elementary School (8.0/10), and Grayson County Middle School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Grayson County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oran P Lawler Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Clarkson Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Grayson County Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Grayson County High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Caneyville Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | H W Wilkey Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Grayson County
Grayson County is a Leitchfield, Kentucky school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 4,034 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $12,707 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Grayson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oran P Lawler Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Grayson County students show an average math proficiency of 48.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Grayson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Grayson County with test data.
Schools in Grayson County
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Leitchfield
- Total Enrollment
- 4,034
- Teachers (FTE)
- 258
- District spending per student
- $12,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grayson County?
Grayson County has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Grayson County?
The average composite rating for Grayson County is 6.8/10. 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 Grayson County?
Grayson County's district-level spending was $12,707 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 Grayson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Grayson County is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Grayson County?
Oran P Lawler Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Grayson County with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Grayson County?
Across schools in Grayson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Grayson County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Grayson County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 7 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Grayson County 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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