Edwards Hall · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainElkton’s public schools score below 66% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Elkton’s districts is 30%, below the Kentucky average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Elkton, 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.
Elkton’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 43% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky (the state reports Elkton’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,180 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 Todd County Middle School, then Todd County Central 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 Elkton’s grade
C: better than 34% 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 Elkton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Elkton · depends on your address
South Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 511 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Guthrie
North Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Elkton · depends on your address
South Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 511 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Guthrie
North Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Elkton · depends on your address
South Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 511 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Guthrie
North Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Elkton · depends on your address
South Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 511 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Guthrie
North Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Elkton · depends on your address
South Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 511 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Guthrie
North Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Elkton · depends on your address
South Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 511 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Guthrie
North Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Elkton · depends on your address
South Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 511 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Guthrie
North Todd Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 442 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Elkton
Todd County Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 500 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Elkton
Todd County Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 500 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Elkton’s public schools are run by Todd County School District, which also serves Guthrie and Trenton. 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
Elkton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Elkton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Elkton | C | Todd County |
Every school in Elkton
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: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Todd County Virtual Academy and Todd County Day Treatment).
Questions about Elkton’s schools
Are Elkton’s schools good?
On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Elkton children attend score below 66% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 33%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Elkton in?
Todd County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,886 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Elkton kids go to high school?
Todd County Central High School, with 500 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Elkton’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Todd County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.
How much does Elkton spend per student?
$13,180 in Todd County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Elkton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Elkton → 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.