Very Good
#356 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 28% in state
Mclean County High School
High School · Mclean County · Calhoun, KY
A high school in Calhoun, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.
1859 Hwy 136 E, Calhoun, KY 42327
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mclean County High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mclean 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,611
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$627/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclean County Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mclean County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mclean County High School is listed in McLean County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mclean County High School
Mclean County High School is a public high school in Calhoun, KY, part of Mclean County, serving approximately 405 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mclean County High School
What grades does Mclean County High School serve?
Mclean County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mclean County High School?
Mclean County High School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclean County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclean County High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mclean County High School rank in KY?
Mclean County High School ranks #356 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Mclean County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mclean County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Mclean County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mclean County High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mclean County High School a charter school?
No, Mclean County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mclean County High School a Title I school?
No, Mclean County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mclean County High School?
50.6% of students at Mclean 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
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (270) 273-5278
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 42327)
- 4,379
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 42327; 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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