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Anderson County

Kentucky · Public School District
7
Schools
3,752
Students
$11,798
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
42.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Anderson County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,752 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,798 is below the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (7)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson County Middle School06–08818
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson County High School09–121,189
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kentucky TECH - Anderson County Tech CtrUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,798-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
31%
State
51.3%
Local (property tax)
31.2%
Federal
17.5%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
3,752
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,798, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson County?
Anderson County has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,752 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anderson County?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anderson County spend per student?
Anderson County spends $11,798 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anderson County?
43% of students in Anderson County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anderson County?
No, Anderson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Anderson County serve?
Anderson County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Anderson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anderson County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.