Garrard County High School is a high school located in Lancaster, Kentucky, United States. The school is no longer at its West Maple Avenue location, as a new facility was built in 2011. The new Garrard County High School is located at 599 Industry Road, Lancaster, Kentucky.
Serving 788 students in grades 9-12, Garrard County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garrard County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Garrard County High School's student population of 788 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Mission is Students
School Rankings
Garrard County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrard County High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#655 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garrard County High School's ranking?
Garrard County High School is ranked #655 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garrard County High School?
The graduation rate of Garrard County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Garrard County High School?
788 students attend Garrard County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Garrard County High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garrard County High School?
Garrard County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garrard County High School offer ?
Garrard County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garrard County High School part of?
Garrard County High School is part of Garrard County School District.
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