Williamstown Independent School District
School District · Williamstown, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,540
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,540
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Williamstown Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Williamstown Independent 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.
Williamstown Sr. High
Williamstown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Williamstown Jr. High
Williamstown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Williamstown Elementary
Williamstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#142 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,540
$446 vs Kentucky median
District size
910 students
Smaller than Kentucky median
The short answer
Williamstown Independent ranks #142 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Williamstown Independent's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Williamstown Sr. High (7.9/10), Williamstown Jr. High (5.6/10), and Williamstown Elementary (3.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Williamstown Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williamstown Sr. High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Williamstown Jr. High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Williamstown Elementary | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Williamstown Independent
Williamstown Independent is a Williamstown, Kentucky school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 910 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $13,540 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Williamstown Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Williamstown Sr. High, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Williamstown Independent students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Williamstown Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Williamstown Independent with test data.
Schools in Williamstown Independent
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Williamstown
- Total Enrollment
- 910
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Williamstown Independent?
Williamstown Independent has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Williamstown Independent?
The average composite rating for Williamstown Independent is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Williamstown Independent?
Williamstown Independent spends $13,540 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Williamstown Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Williamstown Independent is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Williamstown Independent?
Williamstown Sr. High is the highest-rated school in Williamstown Independent with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Williamstown Independent?
Across schools in Williamstown Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Williamstown Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Williamstown Independent has an average school rating of 5.1/10 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.7%
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Compare Williamstown Independent 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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