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Robertson County Schools & Education

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,490

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,894

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#83

of 120 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Robertson County

Measured School Summary

Robertson County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,490 per pupil, Robertson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Robertson 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

1 public school 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

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #83 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

3.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,490

$596 above the state average

School coverage

1

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

Robertson County has 1 public school 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.

Parent decision brief

What Robertson 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

Robertson 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

#83

of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

Robertson County

Other grade structure

479 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Robertson County is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Robertson County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 Robertson 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.

One Campus for All in Robertson

Robertson County features a unique, highly consolidated landscape with just one public school for the entire county. This single school serves 479 students and covers the entire grade span from PK through 12. Education is managed by one local district, creating a deeply unified community experience.

A Single Dedicated School District

The Robertson County district consists entirely of the Robertson County School, serving all 479 local students. There are no charter or alternative schools, ensuring a single, concentrated focus on the main campus. This model fosters a close-knit environment where students and staff remain together for years.

Small-Scale Rural Learning Environment

The county's only school is situated in a rural setting, providing a traditional small-town educational atmosphere. Because there is only one campus, the average school size is exactly 479 students across all grades. This PK-12 model allows for a specialized community feel that is rare in larger counties.

School Overview

Total Schools

1

in Robertson County

Reported Enrollment

479

1 school reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1

1 School District in Robertson County

Robertson County

1 school
479 students enrolled

1 Public School in Robertson 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 data

Level

Showing 1 of 1 matching schools

Robertson County School

Robertson County

Mount Olivet, 41064 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other479 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,490

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Robertson County?
Robertson County has a school score of 51/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Robertson County?
The high school graduation rate in Robertson County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Robertson County spend per student?
Robertson County spends $7,490 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Robertson County, Kentucky — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Robertson County, Kentucky?

Robertson County features a unique, highly consolidated landscape with just one public school for the entire county. This single school serves 479 students and covers the entire grade span from PK through 12. Education is managed by one local district, creating a deeply unified community experience.

What are the major school districts in Robertson County, Kentucky?

The Robertson County district consists entirely of the Robertson County School, serving all 479 local students. There are no charter or alternative schools, ensuring a single, concentrated focus on the main campus. This model fosters a close-knit environment where students and staff remain together for years.

What is the school experience like in Robertson County?

The county's only school is situated in a rural setting, providing a traditional small-town educational atmosphere. Because there is only one campus, the average school size is exactly 479 students across all grades. This PK-12 model allows for a specialized community feel that is rare in larger counties.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.