Top Rankings
Crittenden County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,362 students in Crittenden County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Crittenden County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,362 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Crittenden County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
93%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,532 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 $12,070 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,532
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,070
$13,981
Best Crittenden County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crittenden County Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Autumn Lane
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2243
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Crittenden County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 West Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Crittenden County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pathway Academy High School
Alternative School
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Crittenden County School District?
Crittenden County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,362 students.
What is the rank of Crittenden County School District?
Crittenden County School District is ranked #35 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County School District?
93% of Crittenden County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Crittenden County School District?
Crittenden County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Crittenden County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,070 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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