Very Good
#286 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 22% in state
Horse Creek Learning Center
School · Clay County · Manchester, KY
A Clay County school serving grades 3rd – 12th.
239 Richmond Rd, Manchester, KY 40962
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Horse Creek Learning Center score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 19 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horse Creek Learning Center 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,071/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), 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
$39,694
Median home value
$95,100
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
33.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40962; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Christian Academy, Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 1.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clay County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horse Creek Learning Center is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horse Creek Learning Center
Horse Creek Learning Center is a public school in Manchester, KY, part of Clay County, serving approximately 53 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horse Creek Learning Center
What grades does Horse Creek Learning Center serve?
Horse Creek Learning Center serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Horse Creek Learning Center?
Horse Creek Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horse Creek Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Horse Creek Learning Center is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horse Creek Learning Center rank in KY?
Horse Creek Learning Center ranks #286 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Horse Creek Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Horse Creek Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Horse Creek Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horse Creek Learning Center has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Horse Creek Learning Center a charter school?
No, Horse Creek Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horse Creek Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Horse Creek Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horse Creek Learning Center?
92.5% of students at Horse Creek Learning Center 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
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (606) 598-1601
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 40962)
- 17,390
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 40962; 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, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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