Mclean County School District
School District · Calhoun, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Mclean County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mclean 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.
Mclean County Middle School
Calhoun · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Calhoun Elementary School
Calhoun · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mclean County High School
Calhoun · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#41 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,209
+$223 vs Kentucky median
District size
1,390 students
Smaller than Kentucky median
The short answer
Mclean County ranks #41 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Mclean County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mclean County Middle School (7.9/10), Calhoun Elementary School (7.8/10), and Mclean County High School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mclean County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mclean County Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Calhoun Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Mclean County High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Livermore Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mclean County
Mclean County is a Calhoun, Kentucky school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,390 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $14,209 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Mclean County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mclean County Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Mclean County students show an average math proficiency of 49.0% and ELA proficiency of 56.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mclean County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mclean County with test data.
Schools in Mclean County
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Calhoun
- Total Enrollment
- 1,390
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- District spending per student
- $14,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mclean County?
Mclean County has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Mclean County?
The average composite rating for Mclean County is 6.9/10. 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 Mclean County?
Mclean County's district-level spending was $14,209 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 Mclean County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mclean County is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mclean County?
Mclean County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Mclean County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Mclean County?
Across schools in Mclean County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mclean County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Mclean County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 6 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.4%
How we rate schools
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Compare Mclean 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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