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6.4 avg / 10

Livingston County School District

School District · Smithland, Kentucky

Students: 1,049
Teachers (FTE): 67

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,857

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#65 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,857

+$2,871 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,049 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Livingston County

Livingston County is a Smithland, Kentucky school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,049 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $16,857 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Livingston County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South Livingston Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Livingston County students show an average math proficiency of 30.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.9%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.9%
School
State
N/A

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

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Smithland
Total Enrollment
1,049
Teachers (FTE)
67
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Livingston County?

Livingston County has 4 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 Livingston County?

The average composite rating for Livingston County is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Livingston County?

Livingston County spends $16,857 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Livingston County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Livingston County is 15.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Livingston County?

South Livingston Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Livingston County with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Livingston County?

Across schools in Livingston County with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Livingston County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Livingston County has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 4 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
30.5%
ELA Proficiency
42.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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