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Caldwell County

At a glance

44^thof 157 Kentucky districts▲ 3

Better than 71% of Kentucky districts

Elementary 2 Middle 1 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

612 West Washington Street
Princeton, KY 42445·(270) 365-8000·All Kentucky district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 72% of districts

Schools

1,879

Students

Top rankedCaldwell County High School69^th of 254 Kentucky high schools

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Biggest riser

Caldwell County Elementary School up 46 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Caldwell County school district in Kentucky consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families, which may present additional challenges in supporting student achievement and well-being.

Caldwell County High School stands out as a strong-performing school, ranking 69th out of 254 Kentucky high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 93.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate, along with solid performance on state assessments, particularly in reading and writing.

At the elementary level, Caldwell County Elementary School is a standout, ranking 308th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school's exceptional math performance, with proficiency rates well above the state averages in grades 3-5, is a notable strength. In contrast, Caldwell County Middle School has a more mixed performance, with some grades exceeding state averages and others falling behind, suggesting a need for closer examination of the school's curriculum and support systems.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)							KSA Reading (2025)							KSA Science (2025)			KSA Writing (2025)			KSA Social Studies (2025)			KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Caldwell County High School	Public	9-12	350 Beckner Ln	Princeton	42445	Caldwell County	Caldwell County	No	No	No	No	(270) 365-8010	561	30	18.7	51.2%	460 (82.0%)	43 (7.7%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.5%)	63.9	69^th of 254 public high schools	72.8%		69.3	70^th of 290 public high schools	75.9%	1							47.0							60.0			22.0			49.0			42.0			45.0	$16,056	$449	$1,538	$1,988	$9,446	$3,450	$12,897
Caldwell County Middle School	Public	6-8	440 Beckner Ln	Princeton	42445	Caldwell County	Caldwell County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 365-8020	400	24	16.8	63.5%	324 (81.0%)	28 (7.0%)	15 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.8%)	53.6	140^th of 320 public middle schools	56.3%		56	122^nd of 324 public middle schools	62.3%	18				37.0	43.0	57.0					52.0	49.0	41.0			34.0			52.0			37.0			59.0		$14,570	$1,148	$1,528	$2,676	$8,362	$2,361	$10,722
Caldwell County Elementary School	Public	3-5	105 Education Dr	Princeton	42445	Caldwell County	Caldwell County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 365-8030	386	23	16.9	57.8%	317 (82.1%)	16 (4.1%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.7%)	53.4	308^th of 685 public elementary schools	55.0%		46.7	354^th of 685 public elementary schools	48.3%	46	56.0	60.0	53.0					51.0	48.0	45.0					40.0			20.0			35.0			46.0			$17,855	$1,641	$1,534	$3,175	$7,712	$2,266	$9,978
Caldwell County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1000 Marion Rd	Princeton	42445	Caldwell County	Caldwell County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 365-8040	532	30	17.5	67.3%	425 (79.9%)	23 (4.3%)	14 (2.6%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (12.0%)								(n/a)																											$23,895	$1,190	$1,580	$2,770	$9,329	$2,185	$11,515

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kentucky Technical System	0.14 mi	53
Lyon County	8.02 mi	5	18^th
Dawson Springs Independent	11.63 mi	3	75^th
Hopkins County	15.7 mi	18	71^st
Crittenden County	16.61 mi	4	61^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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