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Metcalfe County High School

High School · Metcalfe County · Edmonton, KY

A high school in Edmonton, KY serving grades 9th – 12th.

208 Randolph St, Edmonton, KY 42129

  • Math 34% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation10.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$14,141
Chronic Absenteeism41.2%

Students at Metcalfe County High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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

69.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Metcalfe 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average583/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edmonton), 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

$47,154

Median home value

$97,100

Median rent

$546/mo

College educated

12.5%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

27.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Metcalfe County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Metcalfe County High School

Metcalfe County High School is a public high school in Edmonton, KY, part of Metcalfe County, serving approximately 466 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Metcalfe County High School

What grades does Metcalfe County High School serve?

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

How many students attend Metcalfe County High School?

Metcalfe County High School has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Metcalfe County High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Metcalfe County High School rank in KY?

Metcalfe County High School ranks #1,033 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Metcalfe County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Metcalfe County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Metcalfe County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Metcalfe County High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Metcalfe County High School a charter school?

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

Is Metcalfe County High School a Title I school?

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

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

69.1% of students at Metcalfe 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
466
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Metcalfe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 42129)
7,044
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
41.9
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 42129; 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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