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Metcalfe County School District

School District · Edmonton, Kentucky

Students: 1,460
Teachers (FTE): 92

Avg Rating

5.0

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,141

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

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Metcalfe County Elementary School

6.4/10

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

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Metcalfe County High School

4.7/10

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

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Metcalfe County Middle School

3.9/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#144 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,141

+$155 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,460 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Metcalfe County ranks #144 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Metcalfe County's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Metcalfe County Elementary School (6.4/10), Metcalfe County High School (4.7/10), and Metcalfe County Middle School (3.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Metcalfe County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Metcalfe County Elementary School 6.4 / 10
2 Metcalfe County High School 4.7 / 10
3 Metcalfe County Middle School 3.9 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Metcalfe County

Metcalfe County is a Edmonton, Kentucky school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,460 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $14,141 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.0/10, Metcalfe County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Metcalfe County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Metcalfe County students show an average math proficiency of 36.1% and ELA proficiency of 43.5%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.5%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in Metcalfe County

3 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Edmonton
Total Enrollment
1,460
Teachers (FTE)
92
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Metcalfe County?

Metcalfe County has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Metcalfe County?

The average composite rating for Metcalfe County is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Metcalfe County?

Metcalfe County spends $14,141 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Metcalfe County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Metcalfe County is 15.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Metcalfe County?

Metcalfe County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Metcalfe County with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Metcalfe County?

Across schools in Metcalfe County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Metcalfe County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Metcalfe County has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 3 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
5.0/10
Math Proficiency
36.1%
ELA Proficiency
43.5%

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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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