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Spencer County

Kentucky · Public School District
6
Schools
3,369
Students
$11,855
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
39.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
97.9%
Graduation Rate
+11.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Spencer County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,369 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,855 is below the national average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Spencer County Elementary SchoolPK–05804
Taylorsville Elementary SchoolPK–05628
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Spencer County Middle School06–08721
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Spencer County High School09–12992
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hillview Academy01–1251
Spencer County Early Learning CenterPK–PK173
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,855-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
32%
State
53.2%
Local (property tax)
32.3%
Federal
14.6%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (32%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,369
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.9%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.9% graduation rate — 11.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,855, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Spencer County?
Spencer County has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,369 students.
What is the graduation rate for Spencer County?
The graduation rate is 97.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Spencer County spend per student?
Spencer County spends $11,855 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Spencer County?
40% of students in Spencer County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Spencer County?
No, Spencer County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Spencer County serve?
Spencer County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Spencer County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Spencer County is 44/100. 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.