Grant County Schools & Education
Grant County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
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
$6,241
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#75
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grant County
Measured School Summary
Grant County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,241 per pupil, Grant County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grant 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #75 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,241
$653 below the state average
School coverage
10
2 districts 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
Grant 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.
What Grant 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
Grant 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
#75
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Grant County
Elementary to high school visible
3,457 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Williamstown Independent
Elementary to high school visible
878 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Grant 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 Grant County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grant 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 Grant 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 Growing Network of Town Schools
Grant County operates 10 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 4,335 students. The infrastructure consists of five elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one specialized learning center.
Grant County District Leads Enrollment
The Grant County school district is the largest provider, managing six schools and 3,457 students. Williamstown Independent serves the remaining 878 students across four schools, and there are currently no charter schools in operation.
Mid-Sized Schools in a Town Setting
With nine of the ten schools located in town settings, the county offers a communal academic environment with an average school size of 434 students. Grant County High School is the largest campus with 1,078 students, while Dry Ridge Elementary maintains a more intimate 421-student body.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Grant County
Reported Enrollment
4,335
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Grant County
Grant County
GuideWilliamstown Independent
10 Public Schools in Grant 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County High School | Profile | Grant County | Dry Ridge, 41035Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,078 |
| Grant County Middle School | Record | Grant County | Dry Ridge, 41035Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 807 |
| Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary | Record | Grant County | Dry Ridge, 41035Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 433 |
| Sherman Elementary | Record | Grant County | Dry Ridge, 41035Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 433 |
| Dry Ridge Elementary | Record | Grant County | Dry Ridge, 41035Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 421 |
| Williamstown Elementary | Record | Williamstown Independent | Williamstown, 41097Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 385 |
| Mason-Corinth Elementary | Record | Grant County | Williamstown, 41097Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 285 |
| Williamstown Sr. High | Record | Williamstown Independent | Williamstown, 41097Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 227 |
| Williamstown Jr. High | Record | Williamstown Independent | Williamstown, 41097Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 160 |
| Williamstown Head Start Preschool | Record | Williamstown Independent | Williamstown, 41097Town: Distant | PK | Other | 106 |
Grant County High School
Grant County
Dry Ridge, 41035 / Town: Distant
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
Grant County
Dry Ridge, 41035 / Town: Fringe
Williamstown Elementary
Williamstown Independent
Williamstown, 41097 / Town: Distant
Mason-Corinth Elementary
Grant County
Williamstown, 41097 / Rural: Fringe
Williamstown Sr. High
Williamstown Independent
Williamstown, 41097 / Town: Distant
Williamstown Jr. High
Williamstown Independent
Williamstown, 41097 / Town: Distant
Williamstown Head Start Preschool
Williamstown Independent
Williamstown, 41097 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,241
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Grant County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grant County, Kentucky?
Grant County operates 10 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 4,335 students. The infrastructure consists of five elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one specialized learning center.
What are the major school districts in Grant County, Kentucky?
The Grant County school district is the largest provider, managing six schools and 3,457 students. Williamstown Independent serves the remaining 878 students across four schools, and there are currently no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Grant County?
With nine of the ten schools located in town settings, the county offers a communal academic environment with an average school size of 434 students. Grant County High School is the largest campus with 1,078 students, while Dry Ridge Elementary maintains a more intimate 421-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.