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Grayson County

Kentucky · Public School District
9
Schools
4,039
Students
$13,023
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
64.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Grayson County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 4,039 students across 9 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,023 is near the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Caneyville Elementary SchoolPK–05390
Clarkson Elementary SchoolPK–05609
H W Wilkey Elementary SchoolPK–05525
Oran P Lawler Elementary SchoolPK–05413
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Grayson County Middle School06–08839
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Grayson Co. Alternative Education06–1211
Grayson County Area Vocational Ed Center09–120
Grayson County High School09–121,252
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Grayson County Schools Preschool CenterPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,023Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
20%
State
55.4%
Local (property tax)
19.6%
Federal
24.9%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
4,039
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grayson County?
Grayson County has 9 public schools, serving a total of 4,039 students.
What is the graduation rate for Grayson County?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Grayson County spend per student?
Grayson County spends $13,023 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Grayson County?
64% of students in Grayson County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Grayson County?
No, Grayson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Grayson County serve?
Grayson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Grayson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Grayson County is 39/100. 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.