Very Good
#333 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 26% in state
Todd County Central High School
High School · Todd County · Elkton, KY
A high school in Elkton, KY where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
806 South Main Street, Elkton, KY 42220
- Math 56% proficient (2025)
- Reading 59% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Todd County Central High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Todd County Central 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated874/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkton), 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
$55,907
Median home value
$148,000
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42220; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 22 | 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.
Todd County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Todd County Central High School is listed in Todd County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Todd County Central High School
Todd County Central High School is a public high school in Elkton, KY, part of Todd County, serving approximately 511 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Todd County Central High School
What grades does Todd County Central High School serve?
Todd County Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Todd County Central High School?
Todd County Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Todd County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Todd County Central High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Todd County Central High School rank in KY?
Todd County Central High School ranks #333 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Todd County Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Todd County Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Todd County Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Todd County Central High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Todd County Central High School a charter school?
No, Todd County Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Todd County Central High School a Title I school?
No, Todd County Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Todd County Central High School?
55.2% of students at Todd County Central 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
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Todd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (270) 265-2506
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 42220)
- 5,795
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 42220; 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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