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5.3 avg / 10

Pendleton County School District

School District · Falmouth, Kentucky

Students: 2,201
Teachers (FTE): 130

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,093

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

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Shortlist starter

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Northern Elementary School

7.1/10

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

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Pendleton County High School

5.6/10

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

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Southern Elementary School

5.0/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#128 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,093

$893 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,201 students

Typical than Kentucky median

The short answer

Pendleton County ranks #128 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Pendleton County's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northern Elementary School (7.1/10), Pendleton County High School (5.6/10), and Southern Elementary School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Pendleton County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Northern Elementary School 7.1 / 10
2 Pendleton County High School 5.6 / 10
3 Southern Elementary School 5.0 / 10
4 Phillip Sharp Middle School 3.6 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Pendleton County

Pendleton County is a Falmouth, Kentucky school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,201 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $13,093 per student annually.

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

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

In standardized testing, Pendleton County students show an average math proficiency of 41.4% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Pendleton County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Falmouth
Total Enrollment
2,201
Teachers (FTE)
130
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pendleton County?

Pendleton County has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Pendleton County?

The average composite rating for Pendleton 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 Pendleton County?

Pendleton County spends $13,093 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pendleton County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pendleton County is 16.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pendleton County?

Northern Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pendleton County with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Pendleton County?

Across schools in Pendleton County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pendleton County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Pendleton County has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 4 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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
41.4%
ELA Proficiency
49.2%

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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