Cold Spring’s public schools outscore 92% of Kentucky districts
On the state math tests, 52% of Cold Spring’s students scored proficient, above the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cold Spring, 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.
Cold Spring’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,103 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Campbell County Middle School, then Campbell County High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Joseph Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Cold Spring’s grade
A: better than 92% of Kentucky school districts, #10 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cold Spring, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Cold Spring · depends on your address
Crossroads Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 587 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 398 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Cold Spring · depends on your address
Crossroads Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 587 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 398 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Cold Spring · depends on your address
Crossroads Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 587 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 398 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Cold Spring · depends on your address
Crossroads Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 587 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 398 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Cold Spring · depends on your address
Crossroads Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 587 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 398 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Cold Spring · depends on your address
Crossroads Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 587 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 398 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Cold Spring · depends on your address
Crossroads Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 587 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 398 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Cold Spring
Campbell County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,099 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Alexandria
7th grade in Cold Spring
Campbell County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,099 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Alexandria
8th grade in Cold Spring
Campbell County Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,099 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Alexandria
9th grade in Cold Spring
Campbell County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,519 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Alexandria
10th grade in Cold Spring
Campbell County High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,519 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Alexandria
Cold Spring’s public schools are run by Campbell County School District, which also serves Alexandria, California, Crestview and Dayton and others. 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.
Well above the state in reading
Cold Spring vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Cold Spring’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring | A | Campbell County |
| Alexandria | A | Campbell County |
| Highland Heights | A | Campbell County |
| Crestview | — | Campbell County |
| Wilder | A | Campbell County |
| Silver Grove | A | Campbell County |
All 5 neighbors share Campbell County with Cold Spring, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Cold Spring
5 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Regional School Programs).
Questions about Cold Spring’s schools
Are Cold Spring’s schools good?
By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Cold Spring children attend outscore 92% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #10 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Cold Spring in?
Campbell County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,166 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Cold Spring kids go to high school?
Campbell County High School in Alexandria, with 1,519 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Cold Spring’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Campbell County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Cold Spring spend per student?
$14,103 in Campbell County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Cold Spring?
Yes: St. Joseph Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 440 students).
Parents talk
What Cold Spring families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Cold Spring → 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.