Very Good
#222 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 17% in state
Grayson County Middle School
Middle School · Grayson County · Leitchfield, KY
A middle school in Leitchfield, KY where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
726 John Hill Taylor Drive, Leitchfield, KY 42754
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grayson County Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grayson County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,404/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leitchfield), 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
$49,230
Median home value
$166,400
Median rent
$616/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42754; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Grayson County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grayson County Middle School is listed in Grayson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grayson County Middle School
Grayson County Middle School is a public middle school in Leitchfield, KY, part of Grayson County, serving approximately 818 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grayson County Middle School
What grades does Grayson County Middle School serve?
Grayson County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Grayson County Middle School?
Grayson County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 818 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson County Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grayson County Middle School rank in KY?
Grayson County Middle School ranks #222 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Grayson County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grayson County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Grayson County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grayson County Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grayson County Middle School a charter school?
No, Grayson County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grayson County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Grayson County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grayson County Middle School?
62.3% of students at Grayson County Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 818
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Grayson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (270) 259-4175
- Area population (ZIP 42754)
- 15,817
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 42754; 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
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