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#592 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 46% in state

Taylor County High School

High School · Taylor County · Campbellsville, KY

A high school in Campbellsville, KY where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1209 East Broadway, Campbellsville, KY 42718

  • Math 50% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation8.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$13,737
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Taylor County High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Taylor 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,305/100K

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

$60,764

Median home value

$164,900

Median rent

$688/mo

College educated

22.5%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
8.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lakeview AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–122.2 mi26Compare →
Campbellsville Eagle AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–122.3 mi21Compare →
Campbellsville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–122.3 mi345Compare →
Kentucky Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–113.1 mi116Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Taylor County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Taylor County High School

Taylor County High School is a public high school in Campbellsville, KY, part of Taylor County, serving approximately 823 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylor County High School

What grades does Taylor County High School serve?

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

How many students attend Taylor County High School?

Taylor County High School has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylor County High School rank in KY?

Taylor County High School ranks #592 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Taylor County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylor County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Taylor County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor County High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Taylor County High School a charter school?

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

Is Taylor County High School a Title I school?

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

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

50.8% of students at Taylor 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
823
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Taylor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 42718)
26,461
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
38.2
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 42718; 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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