Crittenden County Schools & Education
Crittenden County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,430
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#98
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crittenden County
Measured School Summary
Crittenden County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,430 per pupil, Crittenden County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crittenden 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
4 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #98 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,430
$464 below the state average
School coverage
4
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
Crittenden County has 4 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 Crittenden 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
Crittenden 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
#98
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points below 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.
Crittenden County
Elementary to high school visible
1,363 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Crittenden County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Crittenden 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?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Crittenden 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.
Streamlined Education in Crittenden County
Crittenden County maintains a small but efficient education system with 4 public schools serving 1,363 students. The infrastructure consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and two high schools within a single district. This compact setup allows for direct progression from primary through secondary levels.
A Unified Community School District
The Crittenden County school district is the sole provider of public education, managing all 4 schools in the region. There are no charter schools available, ensuring a 100% focus on traditional public education for all 1,363 students. The district includes specialized options like Pathway Academy for high schoolers.
Town-Centered Learning with Rural Ties
Three of the county's schools are located in town settings, while one remains rural, with an average school size of 341 students. Crittenden County Elementary is the largest and most central school with 642 students. At the other extreme, Pathway Academy High School serves an extremely small, targeted student population.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Crittenden County
Reported Enrollment
1,363
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Crittenden County
Crittenden County
4 Public Schools in Crittenden 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County Elementary School | Record | Crittenden County | Marion, 42064Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 642 |
| Crittenden County High School | Record | Crittenden County | Marion, 42064Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 429 |
| Crittenden County Middle School | Record | Crittenden County | Marion, 42064Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 291 |
| Pathway Academy High School | Record | Crittenden County | Marion, 42064Town: Remote | 10–12 | Virtual | 1 |
Crittenden County Elementary School
Crittenden County
Marion, 42064 / Rural: Fringe
Crittenden County High School
Crittenden County
Marion, 42064 / Town: Remote
Crittenden County Middle School
Crittenden County
Marion, 42064 / Town: Remote
Pathway Academy High School
Crittenden County
Marion, 42064 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,430
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Crittenden County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crittenden County, Kentucky?
Crittenden County maintains a small but efficient education system with 4 public schools serving 1,363 students. The infrastructure consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and two high schools within a single district. This compact setup allows for direct progression from primary through secondary levels.
What are the major school districts in Crittenden County, Kentucky?
The Crittenden County school district is the sole provider of public education, managing all 4 schools in the region. There are no charter schools available, ensuring a 100% focus on traditional public education for all 1,363 students. The district includes specialized options like Pathway Academy for high schoolers.
What is the school experience like in Crittenden County?
Three of the county's schools are located in town settings, while one remains rural, with an average school size of 341 students. Crittenden County Elementary is the largest and most central school with 642 students. At the other extreme, Pathway Academy High School serves an extremely small, targeted student population.
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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.