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5.3 avg / 10

Nicholas County School District

School District · Carlisle, Kentucky

Students: 1,091
Teachers (FTE): 67

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,359

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#136 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,359

$1,627 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,091 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Nicholas County

Nicholas County is a Carlisle, Kentucky school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,091 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $12,359 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Nicholas County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Nicholas County High School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Nicholas County students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 39.8%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.8%
School
State
N/A

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

Schools in Nicholas County

2 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Carlisle
Total Enrollment
1,091
Teachers (FTE)
67
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nicholas County?

Nicholas County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Nicholas County?

The average composite rating for Nicholas County is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Nicholas County?

Nicholas County spends $12,359 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Nicholas County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Nicholas County is 16.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Nicholas County?

Nicholas County High School is the highest-rated school in Nicholas County with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Nicholas County?

Across schools in Nicholas County with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
32.8%
ELA Proficiency
39.8%

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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