Taylor County Schools & Education
Taylor County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
98.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
98.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,103
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#17
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Taylor County
Measured School Summary
Taylor County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 98.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,103 per pupil, Taylor County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Taylor County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
10 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #17 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
98.5%
4.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,103
$209 above the state average
School coverage
10
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Taylor County has 10 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Taylor County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Taylor County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#17
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Taylor County
Elementary to high school visible
2,731 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Campbellsville Independent
Elementary to high school visible
1,286 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Taylor County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Taylor County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Taylor County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Taylor County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Dual-District System in Taylor County
Taylor County features a robust educational landscape with 10 public schools serving 4,017 students. Unlike many neighbors, the county is split between two districts: Taylor County and Campbellsville Independent. The system includes three elementary, two middle, and five high school programs.
Taylor County and Campbellsville Independent
The Taylor County district is the larger of the two, managing six schools and 2,731 students, while Campbellsville Independent serves 1,286 students across four schools. Charter schools are non-existent here, with 100% of enrollment in traditional districts. This dual-district structure offers families different educational environments within the same county.
Town-Based Learning with a Personal Touch
Most schools are located in town settings, with an average enrollment of 446 students per campus. Taylor County High is the largest school with 817 students, while several primary centers provide more specialized, smaller environments. This smaller-than-average school size allows for more personalized attention for students.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Taylor County
Reported Enrollment
4,017
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Taylor County
Taylor County
Campbellsville Independent
10 Public Schools in Taylor County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | Record | Taylor County | Campbellsville, 42718Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 817 |
| Taylor County Primary Center | Record | Taylor County | Campbellsville, 42718Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 717 |
| Campbellsville Elementary School | Record | Campbellsville Independent | Campbellsville, 42718Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 638 |
| Taylor County Middle School | Record | Taylor County | Campbellsville, 42718Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 601 |
| Taylor County Elementary School | Record | Taylor County | Campbellsville, 42718Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 567 |
| Campbellsville High School | Record | Campbellsville Independent | Campbellsville, 42718Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 329 |
| Campbellsville Middle School | Record | Campbellsville Independent | Campbellsville, 42718Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 311 |
| Lakeview Academy | Record | Taylor County | Campbellsville, 42718Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 29 |
| Campbellsville Eagle Academy | Record | Campbellsville Independent | Campbellsville, 42718Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 8 |
| Central Kentucky Career Academy | Record | Taylor County | Campbellsville, 42718Town: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Taylor County High School
Taylor County
Campbellsville, 42718 / Rural: Fringe
Taylor County Primary Center
Taylor County
Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant
Campbellsville Elementary School
Campbellsville Independent
Campbellsville, 42718 / Rural: Fringe
Taylor County Middle School
Taylor County
Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant
Taylor County Elementary School
Taylor County
Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant
Campbellsville High School
Campbellsville Independent
Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant
Campbellsville Middle School
Campbellsville Independent
Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant
Campbellsville Eagle Academy
Campbellsville Independent
Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant
Central Kentucky Career Academy
Taylor County
Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,103
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Taylor County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Taylor County, Kentucky?
Taylor County features a robust educational landscape with 10 public schools serving 4,017 students. Unlike many neighbors, the county is split between two districts: Taylor County and Campbellsville Independent. The system includes three elementary, two middle, and five high school programs.
What are the major school districts in Taylor County, Kentucky?
The Taylor County district is the larger of the two, managing six schools and 2,731 students, while Campbellsville Independent serves 1,286 students across four schools. Charter schools are non-existent here, with 100% of enrollment in traditional districts. This dual-district structure offers families different educational environments within the same county.
What is the school experience like in Taylor County?
Most schools are located in town settings, with an average enrollment of 446 students per campus. Taylor County High is the largest school with 817 students, while several primary centers provide more specialized, smaller environments. This smaller-than-average school size allows for more personalized attention for students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.