High Schools in Spencer County

Summary:

There is only one high school located in Spencer County, Kentucky - Spencer County High School. This school serves grades 9-12 and has established itself as a standout institution in the region, ranking in the top 22% of high schools statewide and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years.

Spencer County High School boasts a strong 93.5% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores also exceed the county and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, including math, reading, writing, and social studies. Additionally, the school spends $12,133 per student, higher than the state average, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.1, suggesting efficient resource allocation to support student learning.

While the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0%, it serves a diverse student population, with over a third of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these demographic challenges, Spencer County High School has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, making it a standout institution in the Spencer County region.

District Detail

110 Reasor Ave.
Taylorsville, KY 40071-8619

(502) 477-3250

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,341

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (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 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th 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
Spencer County High School	Public	9-12	520 Taylorsville Rd	Taylorsville	40071	Spencer County	Spencer County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 477-3255	986	53	18.7	37.7%	877 (88.9%)	17 (1.7%)	52 (5.3%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.3%)	67.2	56^th of 254 public high schools	78.0%		68.2	77^th of 290 public high schools	73.4%	21	53.0	58.0	51.0	38.0	43.0	$12,133	$674	$226	$870	$8,468	$2,794	$11,263

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bullitt County	8.09 mi	25	124^th
Nelson County	8.26 mi	13	135^th
Jefferson County	12.96 mi	175	140^th
Shelby County	13.61 mi	16	125^th
Bardstown Independent	15.26 mi	6	62^nd

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.