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8.2 avg / 10

Monroe County School District

School District · Tompkinsville, Kentucky

Students: 1,823
Teachers (FTE): 129

Avg Rating

8.2

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,268

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

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Tompkinsville Elem

9.0/10

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

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Gamaliel Elementary

9.0/10

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

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Joe Harrison Carter

8.7/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#5 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.0

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,268

+$2,282 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,823 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Monroe County ranks #5 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Monroe County's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tompkinsville Elem (9.0/10), Gamaliel Elementary (9.0/10), and Joe Harrison Carter (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Monroe County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Tompkinsville Elem 9.0 / 10
2 Gamaliel Elementary 9.0 / 10
3 Joe Harrison Carter 8.7 / 10
4 Monroe Co Middle 7.5 / 10
5 Monroe Co High 6.8 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 8.2/10, Monroe County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gamaliel Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Monroe County students show an average math proficiency of 56.7% and ELA proficiency of 61.9%.

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 56.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.9%
School
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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 8.2/10. 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?

Gamaliel Elementary is the highest-rated school in Monroe County with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Monroe County?

Across schools in Monroe County with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.9%. 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 8.2/10 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 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
8.2/10
Math Proficiency
56.7%
ELA Proficiency
61.9%

Resources

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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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