Grayson County Schools & Education
Grayson County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,885
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#94
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grayson County
Measured School Summary
Grayson County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,885 per pupil, Grayson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grayson 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
9 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
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #94 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,885
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
9
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
Grayson County has 9 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 Grayson 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
Grayson County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#94
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Grayson County
Elementary to high school visible
4,039 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Grayson County is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Grayson 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 Grayson 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 Unified Countywide School District
Grayson County consolidates its education system into a single district that manages nine public schools for 4,039 students. The landscape includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
Reliable Graduation and Consistent Spending
The county maintains a 91.0% graduation rate, which remains above the national average of 87%. Investment in students is steady at $6,885 per pupil, almost exactly matching the Kentucky state average of $6,894.
Grayson County District Hub
The Grayson County district oversees all 4,039 students, ensuring a centralized approach to local education. No charter schools operate in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional public school excellence.
Significant School Sizes in Rural Kentucky
Schools here are relatively large for the region, with an average enrollment of 577 students. Grayson County High School leads with 1,252 students, while Clarkson Elementary serves a robust 609 students in a rural setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Grayson County
Reported Enrollment
4,039
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Grayson County
9 Public Schools in Grayson 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High School | Profile | Grayson County | Leitchfield, 42754Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,252 |
| Grayson County Middle School | Record | Grayson County | Leitchfield, 42754Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 839 |
| Clarkson Elementary School | Record | Grayson County | Clarkson, 42726Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 609 |
| H W Wilkey Elementary School | Record | Grayson County | Leitchfield, 42754Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 525 |
| Oran P Lawler Elementary School | Record | Grayson County | Leitchfield, 42754Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 413 |
| Caneyville Elementary School | Record | Grayson County | Caneyville, 42721Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 390 |
| Grayson Co. Alternative Education | Record | Grayson County | Leitchfield, 42754Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 11 |
| Grayson County Area Vocational Ed Center | Record | Grayson County | Leitchfield, 42754Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Grayson County Schools Preschool Center | Record | Grayson County | Leitchfield, 42754Town: Distant | PK | Other | 0 |
Grayson County High School
Grayson County
Leitchfield, 42754 / Rural: Fringe
Grayson County Middle School
Grayson County
Leitchfield, 42754 / Rural: Fringe
Clarkson Elementary School
Grayson County
Clarkson, 42726 / Town: Distant
H W Wilkey Elementary School
Grayson County
Leitchfield, 42754 / Town: Distant
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Grayson County
Leitchfield, 42754 / Rural: Fringe
Caneyville Elementary School
Grayson County
Caneyville, 42721 / Rural: Distant
Grayson Co. Alternative Education
Grayson County
Leitchfield, 42754 / Rural: Fringe
Grayson County Area Vocational Ed Center
Grayson County
Leitchfield, 42754 / Rural: Fringe
Grayson County Schools Preschool Center
Grayson County
Leitchfield, 42754 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,885
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Grayson County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grayson County, Kentucky?
Grayson County consolidates its education system into a single district that manages nine public schools for 4,039 students. The landscape includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
How do schools in Grayson County perform academically?
The county maintains a 91.0% graduation rate, which remains above the national average of 87%. Investment in students is steady at $6,885 per pupil, almost exactly matching the Kentucky state average of $6,894.
What are the major school districts in Grayson County, Kentucky?
The Grayson County district oversees all 4,039 students, ensuring a centralized approach to local education. No charter schools operate in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional public school excellence.
What is the school experience like in Grayson County?
Schools here are relatively large for the region, with an average enrollment of 577 students. Grayson County High School leads with 1,252 students, while Clarkson Elementary serves a robust 609 students in a rural setting.
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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.