Top Rankings
Monroe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,856 students in Monroe 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 Monroe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,856 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
85%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,933 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,855 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,933
$14,269
Spending / Student
$14,855
$14,008
Best Monroe County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gamaliel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gamaliel, KY 42140
(270) 457-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Tompkinsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6472
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Joe Harrison Carter
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3888 Edmonton Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Co High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 Old Mulkey Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-6217
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Monroe Co Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 South Main
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
(270) 487-9624
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,856 students.
What is the rank of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District is ranked #26 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County School District?
85% of Monroe County School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monroe County School District?
Monroe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Monroe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,855 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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