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McLean County High School

Q: Is McLean County High School a good school?

McLean County High School ranks 171 st of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

171^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 254 Kentucky High Schools

Better than 33% of Kentucky high schools

Summary

McLean County High School is a public high school located in Calhoun, Kentucky, serving 405 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the McLean County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 157 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McLean County High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.8% to 96.9% over the past few years, which are above the state average. The school's dropout rates are also relatively low, ranging from 0.2% to 1.4% in recent years. While the school's chronic absenteeism rates are on the higher side, ranging from 21.5% to 29.5%, they are still comparable to the state average. Academically, the school's test scores in various subjects, such as Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing, are generally on par with or slightly above the state and county averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Owensboro High School, Emerson Academy, and Daviess County High School, McLean County High School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. However, some of the nearby schools, like Daviess County High School, have higher overall rankings and ratings.

427

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,608

Per pupil spending ?

44.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1859 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327-9728

(270) 273-5278

District: McLean County

Feeder schools for McLean County High School:

Elementary:	Calhoun Elementary School
	Livermore Elementary School
	Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary
Middle:	McLean County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

5.9%

African American:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Kentucky average (94%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Writing scores 13 pts below the Kentucky average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

Kentucky avg39%

171^st of 254

Kentucky public high schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 21 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 157McLean County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	38.6	171 of 254	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.0	108 of 290	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.4	100 of 276	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.1	56 of 271	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	58.4	73 of 267	72.7%	★★★★☆
2019	45.5	154 of 285	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.1	98 of 271	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	71.2	66 of 287	77.0%	★★★★☆
2016	56.5	125 of 288	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.5	137 of 295	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.4	85 of 290	70.7%	★★★★☆
2013	48.4	161 of 291	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.9	111 of 229	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	33.7	159 of 226	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.1	88 of 223	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	43.1	124 of 217	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.6	118 of 217	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.2	126 of 217	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2021	36.5	93 of 154	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.9	115 of 166	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	58.5	78 of 239	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.0	111 of 261	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.0	174 of 253	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.1	93 of 252	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.7	77 of 236	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.5	169 of 249	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.9	92 of 234	60.7%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2018	38.4	87 of 115	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	39.2	157 of 242	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	73.5	46 of 274	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	63.4	67 of 272	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	65.0	59 of 266	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	58.7	64 of 234	72.6%	★★★★☆
2019	32.9	186 of 254	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.7	82 of 232	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	21.0	204 of 239	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	56.1	105 of 262	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.8	37 of 259	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	49 of 257	80.9%	★★★★☆
2021	66.6	43 of 238	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	57.1	98 of 251	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.9	86 of 237	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	47.9	119 of 226	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	33.0	175 of 251	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.5	128 of 273	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.8	116 of 264	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.4	83 of 260	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.3	100 of 203	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.8	129 of 219	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.8	88 of 198	55.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)67th percentile+35 vs school

Special Education (2019)47th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)40th percentile-33 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)35th percentile~ school

White (2025)30th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2018)24th percentile-39 vs school

Male (2025)15th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Reading47%~ state avg

Mathematics43%~ state avg

Editing and Mechanics35%-6 vs state

Writing32%-13 vs state

Social Studies30%-8 vs state

Science20%~ state avg

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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 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th 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
McLean County High School	Public	9-12	1859 Hwy 136 E	Calhoun	42327	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	No	(270) 273-5278	427	28	15.4	44.5%	381 (89.2%)	8 (1.9%)	25 (5.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	38.6	171^st of 254 public high schools	32.7%		58	108^th of 290 public high schools	62.8%	63	43.0	47.0	20.0	32.0	30.0	35.0	$16,608	$789	$201	$990	$11,395	$2,757	$14,152
McLean County Alternative Center	Public	9-12	310 West 7th Street	Calhoun	42327	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	No	(270) 273-5257	2	1	2.0		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Apollo High School	Public	9-12	2280 Tamarack Road	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7100	1,265	78	16.2	58.4%	922 (72.9%)	70 (5.5%)	129 (10.2%)	82 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (4.6%)	64.7	67^th of 254 public high schools	73.6%		50.8	135^th of 290 public high schools	53.4%	68	48.0	62.0	22.0	45.0	42.0	49.0	$19,157	$537	$219	$756	$10,091	$2,582	$12,674
Heritage Park High School	Public	9-12	3361 Buckland Square	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7200	140	15	9.3	86.4%	102 (72.9%)	6 (4.3%)	16 (11.4%)	5 (3.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)								(n/a)
The Center for Academic Improvement	Public	6-12	3361 Buckland Square	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7200	17	1	17.0	82.4%	13 (76.5%)	3 (17.6%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Owensboro Innovation Academy	Public	9-12	2631 S Griffith Avenue	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1000	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1622 Southeastern Parkway	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(270) 852-7000	75	1	75.0	73.3%	47 (62.7%)	8 (10.7%)	6 (8.0%)	4 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.3%)								(n/a)						18.0
Daviess County High School	Public	9-12	4255 New Hartford Road	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7300	1,750	85	20.5	47.1%	1,478 (84.5%)	42 (2.4%)	107 (6.1%)	62 (3.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (3.3%)	51.3	117^th of 254 public high schools	53.9%		76.5	42^nd of 290 public high schools	85.5%	75	45.0	48.0	21.0	42.0	36.0	44.0	$15,023	$543	$223	$766	$9,484	$2,541	$12,025
Owensboro High School	Public	9-12	1800 Frederica St	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1110	1,342	81	16.6	62.5%	748 (55.7%)	177 (13.2%)	209 (15.6%)	39 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	166 (12.4%)	43.6	154^th of 254 public high schools	39.4%		45.9	149^th of 290 public high schools	48.6%	5	35.0	40.0	21.0	45.0	37.0	41.0	$18,031	$1,052	$298	$1,350	$11,319	$3,447	$14,766
Emerson Academy	Public	9-12	1335 W 11th Street	Owensboro	42301	Daviess County	Owensboro Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 686-1087	104	10	10.4	91.3%	55 (52.9%)	12 (11.5%)	19 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (17.3%)								(n/a)		18.0

Frequently Asked Questions about McLean County High School

Is McLean County High School a good school?

McLean County High School ranks 171^st of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is McLean County High School in?

McLean County

What schools feed into McLean County High School?

McLean County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Calhoun Elementary School
Elementary : Livermore Elementary School
Elementary : Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary
Middle : McLean County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of McLean County High School?

Students at McLean County High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend McLean County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 427 students attended McLean County High School.

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