How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Garrard County | Letcher County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, Kentucky | Whitesburg, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 2,606 | 2,596 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Garrard County | Letcher County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,804 | $20,652 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.5% | 22.2% |
| State Revenue | 54.2% | 63.9% |
| Local Revenue | 24.3% | 13.9% |
Garrard County
Federal State Local
Letcher County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Garrard County | Letcher County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.0% | 97.7% |
| African American | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 1.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.6% | 65.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Garrard County | Letcher County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 520.6:1 | 477.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.4% | 55.0% |
School Types
Garrard County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Letcher County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.