High Schools in Grant County

There is only one high school located in Grant County, Kentucky - Grant County High School. The school serves students in grades 9-12 and faces significant challenges, including consistently low performance, significant achievement gaps, and socioeconomic disadvantages.

Grant County High School has a low statewide ranking, placing between 157-203 out of 276-290 Kentucky high schools in the past 3 years, and has a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics. Only 29% of 10th graders are proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 41%.

Demographic and socioeconomic factors also present challenges for the school. Grant County High School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (65.73%), indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25% is also a concern, as regular attendance is crucial for student success. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all students.