High Schools in Gallatin County

Gallatin County, Kentucky has only one high school, Gallatin County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has faced declining performance in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 184th out of 271 Kentucky high schools in 2021-2022 to 235th out of 290 in 2023-2024. With a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, Gallatin County High School is performing below average compared to other high schools in the state.

Academically, Gallatin County High School struggles with low proficiency rates across subjects like English, Mathematics, and Reading, scoring significantly below the state averages. For example, only 23% of students met proficiency in ACT English, compared to 44% statewide, and 19% met proficiency in ACT Mathematics, compared to 30% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate remains relatively high at 97.2%, but this does not translate to strong academic achievement.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's performance challenges, as 65.11% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Despite above-average spending per student at $13,099, the school has not been able to overcome these challenges and improve student outcomes. Addressing the academic proficiency issues and supporting the needs of the school's low-income population will be crucial for Gallatin County to improve the performance of its only high school.