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Elizabethtown Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 830 students in Elizabethtown Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Kentucky.
Public High Schools in Elizabethtown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Elizabethtown Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elizabethtown High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
2,483 Students
214,773 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
13,405 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elizabethtown Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
63%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,279 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,421 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,279
$14,242
Spending / Student
$11,421
$13,981
Best Elizabethtown Independent School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabethtown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 N Mulberry St
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Glen Dale Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Commerce Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 506-1215
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Valley View Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hawkins Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
(270) 769-2359
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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