Carlisle County Schools & Education
Carlisle County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,198
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#33
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carlisle County
Measured School Summary
Carlisle County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,198 per pupil, Carlisle County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carlisle 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
3 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,198
$304 above the state average
School coverage
3
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
Carlisle County has 3 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 Carlisle 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
Carlisle 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
#33
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Carlisle County
Elementary to high school visible
759 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Carlisle County is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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.
Focused Learning in a Compact District
Carlisle County operates a streamlined system of just three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This single-district setup serves a total student body of 759.
The Carlisle County Community District
The Carlisle County School District manages every public school student in the county. There are currently no charter schools, ensuring all 759 students benefit from the same local resources.
Small-Town Feel in Rural Schools
All three schools are situated in rural locales, fostering a close-knit environment where the average school size is only 253 students. Carlisle County Elementary is the largest with 409 students, while the middle school is the smallest at 146.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Carlisle County
Reported Enrollment
759
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Carlisle County
Carlisle County
3 Public Schools in Carlisle 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle County Elementary School | Record | Carlisle County | Bardwell, 42023Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 409 |
| Carlisle County High School | Record | Carlisle County | Bardwell, 42023Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 204 |
| Carlisle County Middle School | Record | Carlisle County | Bardwell, 42023Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 146 |
Carlisle County Elementary School
Carlisle County
Bardwell, 42023 / Rural: Remote
Carlisle County Middle School
Carlisle County
Bardwell, 42023 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,198
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Carlisle County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carlisle County, Kentucky?
Carlisle County operates a streamlined system of just three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This single-district setup serves a total student body of 759.
What are the major school districts in Carlisle County, Kentucky?
The Carlisle County School District manages every public school student in the county. There are currently no charter schools, ensuring all 759 students benefit from the same local resources.
What is the school experience like in Carlisle County?
All three schools are situated in rural locales, fostering a close-knit environment where the average school size is only 253 students. Carlisle County Elementary is the largest with 409 students, while the middle school is the smallest at 146.
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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.