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#1064 of 1,284 schools in KY

Grant County High School

High School · Grant County · Dry Ridge, KY

A high school in Dry Ridge, KY where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

715 Warsaw Road, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

  • Math 29% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation5.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$13,283
Chronic Absenteeism42.7%

Students at Grant County High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency29%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
18%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
29%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grant County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,584/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dry Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,336

Median home value

$185,300

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

12.5%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Williamstown Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified7.99–123.8 mi215Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grant County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$13,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grant County High School is listed in Grant County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grant County High School

Grant County High School is a public high school in Dry Ridge, KY, part of Grant County, serving approximately 1,062 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grant County High School

What grades does Grant County High School serve?

Grant County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grant County High School?

Grant County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,062 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grant County High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grant County High School rank in KY?

Grant County High School ranks #1,064 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Grant County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grant County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grant County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grant County High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Grant County High School a charter school?

No, Grant County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grant County High School a Title I school?

No, Grant County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grant County High School?

65.7% of students at Grant County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 41035)
11,220
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
36.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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