51爆料

Garrard County School District

322 West Maple Avenue
Lancaster, KY 40444-1064
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Garrard County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,487 students in Garrard County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Garrard County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
5 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,487 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Garrard County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#109 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
38%
40%
45%
21%
22%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
86%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,333 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,205
$14,250
Spending / Student
$12,333
$13,989

Best Garrard County School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
279 North Camp Dick Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Garrard County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Paint Lick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6798 Richmond Rd
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Garrard Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
304 W Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,487 students.
What is the rank of Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District is ranked #108 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garrard County School District?
86% of Garrard County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garrard County School District?
Garrard County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Garrard County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,333 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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