South Union Shaker Center House and Preservatory · Photo: E.R. Pearson · Public domainAuburn’s public schools outscore 56% of Kentucky districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Auburn, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.
From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Auburn’s schools, in brief
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 42% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,486 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Logan County High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Auburn’s grade
B: better than 56% of Kentucky school districts. Graduation is above the Kentucky average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Auburn, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Auburn
Auburn Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · 760 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Auburn
Logan County High School
Grades 9–12 · 918 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Russellville
10th grade in Auburn
Logan County High School
Grades 9–12 · 918 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Russellville
Auburn’s public schools are run by Logan County School District, which also serves Adairville, Lewisburg and Russellville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Auburn vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Auburn’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | B | Logan County |
Every school in Auburn
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Auburn’s schools
Are Auburn’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Kentucky: the public schools Auburn children attend outscore 56% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 54%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Auburn in?
Logan County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,443 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Auburn kids go to high school?
Logan County High School in Russellville, with 918 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Auburn’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Logan County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Auburn spend per student?
$12,486 in Logan County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Auburn families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Auburn → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.