Grant County School District

820 Arnie Risen Boulevard
Williamstown, KY 41097
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grant County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,216 students in Grant County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Grant County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
3,216 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grant County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#130 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
38%
36%
45%
15%
22%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
88%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,887 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,826 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,887
$14,269
Spending / Student
$13,826
$14,008

Best Grant County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dry Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
275 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Grant County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Crittenden-mt. Zion Rd.
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3987 Dixie Hwy
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Grant County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Warsaw Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Mason-corinth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Heekin Rd.
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-9510
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grant County School District?
Grant County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,216 students.
What is the rank of Grant County School District?
Grant County School District is ranked #123 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County School District?
88% of Grant County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grant County School District?
Grant County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Grant County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,826 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,216 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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