Butler County High School

Summary:

Butler County High School is a public high school in Morgantown, Kentucky, serving 633 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Butler County School District, which is ranked 101 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Butler County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools, with proficiency rates on standardized tests like the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) significantly below state averages. The school's performance is particularly weak for female students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom quarter of Kentucky high schools in these categories. However, the school does have a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 95.8%, which is above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Butler County High School performs significantly worse than Ohio County High School, which is ranked 50th out of 290 Kentucky high schools and has higher proficiency rates in most subject areas. Even schools serving more disadvantaged student populations, such as GEO International High School and Bowling Green Learning Center, outperform Butler County High School on several metrics, including graduation rates and test scores. The decrease in per-student spending and the increase in student-teacher ratio at Butler County High School suggest that the school may be facing resource constraints, which could be contributing to its relatively poor academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1852 S. Main Street
       Morgantown, KY  42261


(270) 526-2204

District: Butler County

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,942 Help


Feeder schools for Butler County High School:

Elementary:    Morgantown Elementary School
    North Butler Elementary
Middle:    Butler County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
12.1%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Butler County High School ranks worse than 66.2% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Butler County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), Hispanic (12.1%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butler County High School is 17.4. (See more...)
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Compare Butler County High School employs 36.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butler County High School is $13,942.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butler County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler County High School 192nd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Butler County High School in the ranking list.)

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Butler County:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler County 101st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Butler County High School

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Rank History for all students at Butler County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 37.61 139th 217 35.9%
2008 41.56 133rd 217 38.7%
2009 26.56 175th 217 19.4%
2010 36.30 156th 223 30.0%
2011 35.57 154th 226 31.9%
2012 42.35 130th 229 43.2%
2013 56.48 117th 291 59.8%
2014 47.52 167th 290 42.4%
2015 55.35 140th 295 52.5%
2016 53.57 139th 288 51.7%
2017 49.10 175th 287 39.0%
2018 45.64 148th 271 45.4%
2019 26.47 209th 285 26.7%
2021 36.52 167th 267 37.5%
2022 39.00 169th 271 37.6%
2023 33.75 183rd 276 33.7%
2024 34.25 192nd 290 33.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Butler County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.21 190th 226 15.9%
2023 24.36 136th 162 16.0%
2024 14.19 159th 168 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butler County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 185th 232 20.3%
2019 17.68 214th 254 15.7%
2021 33.02 171st 234 26.9%
2022 41.81 156th 266 41.4%
2023 35.77 181st 272 33.5%
2024 32.96 189th 274 31.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Butler County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.53 135th 234 42.3%
2019 25.57 201st 249 19.3%
2021 37.87 145th 236 38.6%
2022 36.17 171st 252 32.1%
2023 32.80 187th 253 26.1%
2024 30.65 187th 261 28.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Butler County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.70 62nd 166 62.7%
2021 28.44 110th 154 28.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Butler County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.04 95th 102 6.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Butler County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.55 164th 237 30.8%
2019 21.27 206th 251 17.9%
2021 34.70 153rd 238 35.7%
2022 38.98 142nd 257 44.7%
2023 31.15 172nd 259 33.6%
2024 30.83 183rd 262 30.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Butler County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.71 72nd 80 10.0%
2021 20.21 80th 92 13.0%
2022 46.08 61st 114 46.5%
2023 57.55 42nd 116 63.8%
2024 25.25 101st 124 18.5%
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Rank History for White students at Butler County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.72 146th 198 26.3%
2019 17.28 192nd 219 12.3%
2021 27.87 145th 203 28.6%
2022 31.00 183rd 260 29.6%
2023 25.77 201st 264 23.9%
2024 28.73 197th 273 27.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Butler County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 747 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1989 711 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1990 749 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1991 771 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1992 625 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1993 670 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1994 677 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1995 683 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1996 683 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1997 679 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1998 686 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1999 644 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2000 630 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2001 650 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2002 611 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 611 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 631 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2005 655 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2006 659 6 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2007 631 4 2 3 1 n/a n/a 2 643
2008 599 5 2 6 1 n/a n/a 2 615
2009 579 3 3 6 1 n/a n/a 1 593
2010 561 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 3 574
2011 556 2 2 7 0 0 3 0 570
2012 552 2 2 9 1 0 5 0 571
2013 543 3 1 12 1 0 7 0 567
2014 587 4 0 15 1 0 13 0 620
2015 588 5 1 18 1 0 9 0 622
2016 577 4 3 25 0 0 11 0 620
2017 601 5 4 36 0 0 12 0 658
2018 588 2 4 38 0 0 7 0 639
2019 591 1 5 52 1 0 11 0 661
2020 607 2 1 62 1 0 10 0 683
2021 590 1 2 60 1 1 10 0 665
2022 565 3 4 65 2 1 12 0 652
2023 542 4 5 68 2 0 12 0 633
2024 540 5 4 77 2 0 10 0 638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butler County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 748 38.4 19.4 n/a
1989 711 35.7 19.9 n/a
1990 750 39.4 19.0 n/a
1991 773 39.8 19.4 n/a
1992 626 32.9 19.0 n/a
1993 673 35.3 19.1 n/a
1994 681 37.2 18.3 n/a
1995 689 36.8 18.7 n/a
1996 689 36.8 18.7 n/a
1997 685 37.3 18.4 28
1998 689 42.7 16.1 28.2
1999 647 41.6 15.6 37.4
2000 634 38.9 16.3 43.8
2001 655 40.0 16.4 38.5
2002 616 37.8 16.3 54.4
2003 616 37.8 16.3 54.4
2004 636 36.6 17.4 n/a
2005 661 37.6 17.6 n/a
2006 673 38.0 17.7 47.3
2007 643 37.0 17.4 47.4
2008 615 35.8 17.2 44.7
2009 593 35.3 16.8 55.9
2010 574 25.7 22.3 52.4
2011 570 33.4 17.0 54
2012 571 29.9 19.0 49.4
2013 567 30.0 18.9 50.1
2014 620 30.5 20.3 51.8
2015 622 32.0 19.4 51.9
2016 620 32.0 19.3 57.1
2017 658 33.0 19.9 56.1
2018 639 34.0 18.7 54.1
2019 661 34.5 19.1 50.7
2020 683 35.5 19.2 51.7
2021 665 35.5 18.7 45.9
2022 652 35.8 18.1 49.4
2023 633 39.0 16.2 54
2024 638 36.5 17.4 56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butler County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 748 38.4 19.4 n/a
1989 711 35.7 19.9 n/a
1990 750 39.4 19.0 n/a
1991 773 39.8 19.4 n/a
1992 626 32.9 19.0 n/a
1993 673 35.3 19.1 n/a
1994 681 37.2 18.3 n/a
1995 689 36.8 18.7 n/a
1996 689 36.8 18.7 n/a
1997 685 37.3 18.4 28
1998 689 42.7 16.1 28.2
1999 647 41.6 15.6 37.4
2000 634 38.9 16.3 43.8
2001 655 40.0 16.4 38.5
2002 616 37.8 16.3 54.4
2003 616 37.8 16.3 54.4
2004 636 36.6 17.4 n/a
2005 661 37.6 17.6 n/a
2006 673 38.0 17.7 47.3
2007 643 37.0 17.4 47.4
2008 615 35.8 17.2 44.7
2009 593 35.3 16.8 55.9
2010 574 25.7 22.3 52.4
2011 570 33.4 17.0 54
2012 571 29.9 19.0 49.4
2013 567 30.0 18.9 50.1
2014 620 30.5 20.3 51.8
2015 622 32.0 19.4 51.9
2016 620 32.0 19.3 57.1
2017 658 33.0 19.9 56.1
2018 639 34.0 18.7 54.1
2019 661 34.5 19.1 50.7
2020 683 35.5 19.2 51.7
2021 665 35.5 18.7 45.9
2022 652 35.8 18.1 49.4
2023 633 39.0 16.2 54
2024 638 36.5 17.4 56.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Butler County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $324 (3.2%) $125 (1.2%) $449 (4.5%) $7,493 (74.4%) $1,747 (17.3%) $8,731 (86.7%) $10,072
2019 $345 (3.7%) $112 (1.2%) $457 (5.0%) $7,027 (76.2%) $1,740 (18.9%) $8,766 (95.0%) $9,224
2020 $569 (4.5%) $422 (3.4%) $537 (4.3%) $8,664 (68.9%) $1,459 (11.6%) $10,202 (81.2%) $12,571
2021 $895 (6.8%) $724 (5.5%) $1,619 (12.3%) $8,778 (66.9%) $2,725 (20.8%) $11,503 (87.7%) $13,122
2022 $875 (6.3%) $1,025 (7.4%) $1,900 (13.6%) $8,140 (58.4%) $2,838 (20.4%) $10,979 (78.7%) $13,942

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 285 High schoolsRanks 183rd of 276 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Butler County High School)38.742
 3.3%
   11th Grade English (Butler County)37.941
 3.1%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Butler County High School)24.627
 2.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Butler County)24.127
 2.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Butler County High School)31.732
 0.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Butler County)3131
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students661633
 4.2%
African American14
 300%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian55
Hispanic5268
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White591542
 8.3%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%54%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Butler County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 638 students attended Butler County High School.

Butler County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Morgantown Elementary School
Elementary : North Butler Elementary
Middle : Butler County Middle School

Butler County High School ranks 192nd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Butler County High School are 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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