High Schools in Williamstown Independent

Summary:

Williamstown Independent school district in Kentucky is home to a single high school, Williamstown Senior High, which serves grades 9-12. This school has consistently performed well, earning high rankings from SchoolDigger and outperforming state and district averages in several academic areas.

Williamstown Senior High boasts a strong 93.5% 4-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and a low 1.1% dropout rate. The school's per-student spending of $24,046 is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its success. Additionally, the school maintains a favorable 12.5 to 1 student-teacher ratio. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% is an area of concern that could benefit from improvement efforts.

Overall, Williamstown Independent is home to a standout high school that has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence. Williamstown Senior High has outperformed state and district averages in several key areas, including writing, editing/mechanics, and ACT English proficiency. While the school faces some challenges with chronic absenteeism, its strong graduation rates, low dropout rates, and favorable resource allocation suggest it is well-positioned to continue supporting the educational needs of its students.

District Detail

300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097-9505

(859) 824-7144

SchoolDigger Rank:
132^nd of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 859

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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
Williamstown Senior High	Public	9-12	300 Helton Street	Williamstown	41097	Grant County	Williamstown Independent	No	No	No	No	(859) 824-4421	200	17	11.7	50.5%	172 (86.0%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	52	113^th of 254 public high schools	55.5%		73.7	58^th of 290 public high schools	80.0%	55	39.0	42.0	52.0	34.0	46.0	$24,046	$984	$780	$1,764	$10,902	$4,025	$14,929

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Grant County	1.58 mi	7	139^th
Kenton County	10.94 mi	25	20^th
Pendleton County	11.64 mi	4	128^th
Walton-Verona Independent	13.42 mi	5	7^th
Owen County	15.04 mi	3	147^th

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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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