Pendleton County School District
School District · Falmouth, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Pendleton County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pendleton 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.
Northern Elementary School
Butler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pendleton County High School
Falmouth · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Elementary School
Falmouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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. District-level spending was $13,093 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Pendleton County with test data.
Schools in Pendleton County
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Falmouth
- Total Enrollment
- 2,201
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- District spending per student
- $13,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County's district-level spending was $13,093 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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%
How we rate schools
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Compare Pendleton 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)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- 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)
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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