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6.5 avg / 10

Monroe County School District

School District · Tompkinsville, Kentucky

Students: 1,823
Teachers (FTE): 129

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,268

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#54 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,268

+$2,282 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,823 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Monroe County

Monroe County is a Tompkinsville, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,823 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $16,268 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Monroe County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tompkinsville Elem, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Monroe County students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 51.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.5%
School
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N/A

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

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Tompkinsville
Total Enrollment
1,823
Teachers (FTE)
129
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Monroe County?

Monroe County has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Monroe County?

The average composite rating for Monroe County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Monroe County?

Monroe County spends $16,268 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Monroe County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Monroe County is 14.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Monroe County?

Tompkinsville Elem is the highest-rated school in Monroe County with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Monroe County?

Across schools in Monroe County with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Monroe County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Monroe County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
51.5%
ELA Proficiency
59.5%

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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