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6.8 avg / 10

Mccreary County School District

School District · Stearns, Kentucky

Students: 2,727
Teachers (FTE): 188

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,475

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Mccreary Central High School

7.8/10

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

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Whitley City Elementary School

7.5/10

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

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Pine Knot Intermediate

6.2/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#53 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,475

+$489 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,727 students

Typical than Kentucky median

The short answer

Mccreary County ranks #53 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Mccreary County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mccreary Central High School (7.8/10), Whitley City Elementary School (7.5/10), and Pine Knot Intermediate (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Mccreary County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Mccreary Central High School 7.8 / 10
2 Whitley City Elementary School 7.5 / 10
3 Pine Knot Intermediate 6.2 / 10
4 Mccreary County Middle School 5.5 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Mccreary County

Mccreary County is a Stearns, Kentucky school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,727 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $14,475 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Mccreary County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mccreary Central High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Mccreary County students show an average math proficiency of 36.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Mccreary County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Stearns
Total Enrollment
2,727
Teachers (FTE)
188
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mccreary County?

Mccreary 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 Mccreary County?

The average composite rating for Mccreary 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 per-pupil spending in Mccreary County?

Mccreary County spends $14,475 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mccreary County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mccreary County is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mccreary County?

Mccreary Central High School is the highest-rated school in Mccreary County with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Mccreary County?

Across schools in Mccreary County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mccreary County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Mccreary County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 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 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
36.8%
ELA Proficiency
48.6%

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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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