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Warren County

Kentucky · Public School District
34
Schools
17,799
Students
$13,452
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
60.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Warren County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 17,799 students across 34 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,452 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (34)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Drakes Creek Middle School07–08729
Henry F. Moss Middle School07–08566
South Warren Middle School07–08772
Warren East Middle School07–08487
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beacon Academy06–12191
GEO International High School09–12148
Greenwood High School09–121,370
Lighthouse Academy09–1255
Rivendell High School09–1227
South Warren High School09–121,494
Warren Central High School09–121,021
Warren County Day Treatment07–1216
Warren East High School09–121,031
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,452Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
33%
State
44.6%
Local (property tax)
32.6%
Federal
22.8%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
34
Schools
17,799
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 34 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Warren County?
Warren County has 34 public schools, serving a total of 17,799 students.
What is the graduation rate for Warren County?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Warren County spend per student?
Warren County spends $13,452 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Warren County?
61% of students in Warren County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Warren County?
No, Warren County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Warren County serve?
Warren County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Warren County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Warren County is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.