Oldham County School District
School District · Crestwood, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,019
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,019
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Oldham County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oldham 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.
Crestwood Elementary School
Crestwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Goshen at Hillcrest Elementary School
Prospect · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kenwood Station Elementary School
Crestwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#22 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,019
$967 vs Kentucky median
District size
12,135 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Oldham County ranks #22 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Oldham County's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crestwood Elementary School (8.6/10), Goshen at Hillcrest Elementary School (8.2/10), and Kenwood Station Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 35% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Oldham County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Oldham County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestwood Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Goshen at Hillcrest Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Kenwood Station Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | North Oldham High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | North Oldham Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Oldham County Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Locust Grove Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Oldham County High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | South Oldham High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Buckner Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oldham County
Oldham County is a Crestwood, Kentucky school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 12,135 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $13,019 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Oldham County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crestwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Oldham County students show an average math proficiency of 58.2% and ELA proficiency of 64.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Oldham County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oldham County with test data.
Schools in Oldham County
18 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Crestwood
- Total Enrollment
- 12,135
- Teachers (FTE)
- 735
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oldham County?
Oldham County has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oldham County?
The average composite rating for Oldham County is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oldham County?
Oldham County spends $13,019 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oldham County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oldham County is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oldham County?
Crestwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Oldham County with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Oldham County?
Across schools in Oldham County with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oldham County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Oldham County has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 18 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.3%
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Compare Oldham 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)
- Pike County (20)
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- 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)
- Nelson 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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