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Grant County

Kentucky · Public School District
6
Schools
3,457
Students
$13,511
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
67.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Grant County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,457 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,511 is near the national average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Grant County Middle School06–08807
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Grant County High School09–121,078
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,511Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
23%
State
58.8%
Local (property tax)
22.5%
Federal
18.7%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,457
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grant County?
Grant County has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,457 students.
What is the graduation rate for Grant County?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Grant County spend per student?
Grant County spends $13,511 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Grant County?
68% of students in Grant County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Grant County?
No, Grant County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Grant County serve?
Grant County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.