Monroe County Schools & Education
Monroe County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,551
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#8
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Monroe County
Measured School Summary
Monroe County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,551 per pupil, Monroe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Monroe 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
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #8 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,551
$657 above the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Monroe 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 Monroe 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
Monroe 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
#8
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
Monroe County
Elementary to high school visible
1,788 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Comprehensive Rural Schooling in Monroe
Monroe County hosts 6 public schools that serve a total of 1,788 students. This network includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high school programs.
The Monroe County District Advantage
The Monroe County district is the sole provider for the area's 1,788 students across five primary campuses. With 0% charter school presence, the district remains the central pillar of the local educational community.
Small Rural Schools with Personalized Feel
Every school in the county is rural, featuring an average size of 358 students per campus. Monroe County High is the largest with 517 students, while several elementary schools, like Joe Harrison Carter, maintain smaller enrollments around 255 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Monroe County
Reported Enrollment
1,788
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Monroe County
Monroe County
6 Public Schools in Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Co High | Record | Monroe County | Tompkinsville, 42167Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 517 |
| Monroe Co Middle | Record | Monroe County | Tompkinsville, 42167Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 382 |
| Tompkinsville Elem | Record | Monroe County | Tompkinsville, 42167Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 371 |
| Gamaliel Elementary | Record | Monroe County | Gamaliel, 42140Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 263 |
| Joe Harrison Carter | Record | Monroe County | Tompkinsville, 42167Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 255 |
| Monroe County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Tompkinsville, 42167Rural: Remote | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Monroe County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Tompkinsville, 42167 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,551
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Monroe County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Monroe County, Kentucky?
Monroe County hosts 6 public schools that serve a total of 1,788 students. This network includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high school programs.
What are the major school districts in Monroe County, Kentucky?
The Monroe County district is the sole provider for the area's 1,788 students across five primary campuses. With 0% charter school presence, the district remains the central pillar of the local educational community.
What is the school experience like in Monroe County?
Every school in the county is rural, featuring an average size of 358 students per campus. Monroe County High is the largest with 517 students, while several elementary schools, like Joe Harrison Carter, maintain smaller enrollments around 255 students.
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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.