Anderson County Schools & Education
Anderson County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,912
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#54
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Anderson County
Measured School Summary
Anderson County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,912 per pupil, Anderson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Anderson 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
7 public schools and 1 district 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,912
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Anderson County has 7 public schools across 1 district, 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 Anderson 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.
Small-system county
Anderson County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#54
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Anderson County
Elementary to high school visible
3,752 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Anderson County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Anderson County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Anderson 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.
Educational Growth in Anderson County
Anderson County supports 3,752 students across seven public schools, primarily concentrated in the elementary years. The system features four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all under the management of a single district. This structure supports a clear pipeline from early childhood through high school graduation.
Spotlight on the Anderson County District
The Anderson County school district is the sole public provider, serving 3,752 students across seven diverse campuses. No charter schools operate in the area, maintaining a 100% traditional public school landscape. Families benefit from a large, well-resourced district that remains the central hub of local education.
A Town-Centered Educational Experience
Six of the seven schools are located in town settings, providing an accessible, community-focused feel with an average size of 625 students. Anderson County High School is the largest in the county, enrolling ,189 students for a comprehensive secondary experience. The smaller Saffell Street Elementary offers a more intimate setting with 402 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Anderson County
Reported Enrollment
3,752
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Anderson County
7 Public Schools in Anderson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County High School | Profile | Anderson County | Lawrenceburg, 40342Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,189 |
| Anderson County Middle School | Record | Anderson County | Lawrenceburg, 40342Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 818 |
| Robert B. Turner Elementary School | Record | Anderson County | Lawrenceburg, 40342Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 534 |
| Emma B. Ward Elementary School | Record | Anderson County | Lawrenceburg, 40342Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 469 |
| Saffell Street Elementary School | Record | Anderson County | Lawrenceburg, 40342Town: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 402 |
| Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center | Record | Anderson County | Lawrenceburg, 40342Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 340 |
| Kentucky TECH - Anderson County Tech Ctr | Record | Anderson County | Lawrenceburg, 40342Town: Distant | UG | Vocational | 0 |
Anderson County High School
Anderson County
Lawrenceburg, 40342 / Town: Distant
Anderson County Middle School
Anderson County
Lawrenceburg, 40342 / Town: Distant
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
Anderson County
Lawrenceburg, 40342 / Rural: Fringe
Emma B. Ward Elementary School
Anderson County
Lawrenceburg, 40342 / Town: Distant
Saffell Street Elementary School
Anderson County
Lawrenceburg, 40342 / Town: Distant
Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center
Anderson County
Lawrenceburg, 40342 / Town: Distant
Kentucky TECH - Anderson County Tech Ctr
Anderson County
Lawrenceburg, 40342 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,912
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Anderson County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Anderson County, Kentucky?
Anderson County supports 3,752 students across seven public schools, primarily concentrated in the elementary years. The system features four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all under the management of a single district. This structure supports a clear pipeline from early childhood through high school graduation.
What are the major school districts in Anderson County, Kentucky?
The Anderson County school district is the sole public provider, serving 3,752 students across seven diverse campuses. No charter schools operate in the area, maintaining a 100% traditional public school landscape. Families benefit from a large, well-resourced district that remains the central hub of local education.
What is the school experience like in Anderson County?
Six of the seven schools are located in town settings, providing an accessible, community-focused feel with an average size of 625 students. Anderson County High School is the largest in the county, enrolling ,189 students for a comprehensive secondary experience. The smaller Saffell Street Elementary offers a more intimate setting with 402 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.