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Taylor County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 2Middle 1High 3Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Campbellsville Independent

Elementary to high school visible

1,286 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

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

Elementary3
Middle2
High5
Other0

2 School Districts in Taylor County

Taylor County

6 schools
2,731 students

Campbellsville Independent

4 schools
1,286 students

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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Taylor County High School

Taylor County

Campbellsville, 42718 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High817 students

Taylor County Primary Center

Taylor County

Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary717 students

Campbellsville Elementary School

Campbellsville Independent

Campbellsville, 42718 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary638 students

Taylor County Middle School

Taylor County

Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle601 students

Taylor County Elementary School

Taylor County

Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary567 students

Campbellsville High School

Campbellsville Independent

Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High329 students

Campbellsville Middle School

Campbellsville Independent

Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle311 students

Lakeview Academy

Taylor County

Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant

Record6–12Alternative29 students

Campbellsville Eagle Academy

Campbellsville Independent

Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant

Record6–12Alternative8 students

Central Kentucky Career Academy

Taylor County

Campbellsville, 42718 / Town: Distant

Record8–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,103

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Taylor County?
Taylor County has a school score of 70/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Taylor County?
The high school graduation rate in Taylor County is 98.5%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Taylor County spend per student?
Taylor County spends $7,103 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.