Garrard County Schools & Education
Garrard County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
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
$6,768
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#88
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Garrard County
Measured School Summary
Garrard County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,768 per pupil, Garrard County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Garrard 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
6 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #88 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,768
$126 below the state average
School coverage
6
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
Garrard County has 6 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 Garrard 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
Garrard 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
#88
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Garrard County
Elementary to high school visible
2,606 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Garrard County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Garrard 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 Garrard 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.
Growing Schools in Central Kentucky
Garrard County features a system of 6 public schools that serve 2,606 students. This includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, all organized under one district. The county provides a balanced educational infrastructure that supports students from early childhood through graduation.
Focused Management by Garrard County
The Garrard County school district manages 5 of the 6 schools and all 2,606 students in the area. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring 100% of students attend traditional district facilities. The largest school is Garrard County High School, which enrolls 801 students.
A Healthy Mix of Town and Rural
The county's schools are split evenly between town and rural settings, offering families a choice in atmosphere. Lancaster Elementary provides a town-based primary option with 469 students, while Paint Lick Elementary offers a smaller rural setting with 309 students. The average school size of 521 students suggests a growing and vibrant student body.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Garrard County
Reported Enrollment
2,606
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Garrard County
Garrard County
6 Public Schools in Garrard 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrard County High School | Record | Garrard County | Lancaster, 40444Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 801 |
| Garrard Middle School | Record | Garrard County | Lancaster, 40444Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 563 |
| Lancaster Elementary School | Record | Garrard County | Lancaster, 40444Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 469 |
| Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School | Record | Garrard County | Lancaster, 40444Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| Paint Lick Elementary School | Record | Garrard County | Paint Lick, 40461Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 309 |
| Garrard County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Lancaster, 40444Town: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Lancaster Elementary School
Garrard County
Lancaster, 40444 / Town: Distant
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
Garrard County
Lancaster, 40444 / Rural: Distant
Paint Lick Elementary School
Garrard County
Paint Lick, 40461 / Rural: Distant
Garrard County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Lancaster, 40444 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,768
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Garrard County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Garrard County, Kentucky?
Garrard County features a system of 6 public schools that serve 2,606 students. This includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, all organized under one district. The county provides a balanced educational infrastructure that supports students from early childhood through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Garrard County, Kentucky?
The Garrard County school district manages 5 of the 6 schools and all 2,606 students in the area. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring 100% of students attend traditional district facilities. The largest school is Garrard County High School, which enrolls 801 students.
What is the school experience like in Garrard County?
The county's schools are split evenly between town and rural settings, offering families a choice in atmosphere. Lancaster Elementary provides a town-based primary option with 469 students, while Paint Lick Elementary offers a smaller rural setting with 309 students. The average school size of 521 students suggests a growing and vibrant student body.
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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.