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Schools in Ledbetter · Livingston County School District

Ledbetter’s public schools outscore 70% of Kentucky districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Ledbetter, 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.

≈could be anywhere from C+ to AK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
44%
▼ 1 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
36%
▼ 2 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–9 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.3K
▲ 4% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.2
KY 15.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
1,020 students on the public path
In brief

Ledbetter’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 45% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky (the state reports Ledbetter’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,316 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 Livingston County Middle School, then Livingston Central High School. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Ledbetter’s grade

B− Test scoresB+ Graduation

B+: better than 70% of Kentucky school districts. Graduation is above the Kentucky average; test scores are below it.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 70%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (207)Better than 73%
C+AA rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 539 test results and a graduating class of 83 could put Ledbetter anywhere from C+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Ledbetter’s students in the tested grades sat them (539 in math, 539 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ledbetter, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC to B−
6–8Livingston County Middle Schoolin BurnaB+
9–12Livingston Central High Schoolin SmithlandC+

Ledbetter’s public schools are run by Livingston County School District, which also serves Carrsville, Grand Rivers, Salem and Smithland. 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.

Livingston County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,020 students, down 8% since 2020–21 · 16.2 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$15,316KY $14,752 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading44%
State average 44.7% · 539 students tested
Math36%
State average 37.8% · 539 students tested

Ledbetter vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Ledbetter’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LedbetterB+Livingston County

Every school in Ledbetter

4 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).

Also serving Ledbetterin other towns
South Livingston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Smithland
B−
367 students19:1Rate it →
North Livingston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Burna
C
113 students12:1Rate it →
Livingston County Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Burna
B+
201 students17:1Rate it →
Livingston Central High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Smithland
C+
339 students15:1Rate it →

Questions about Ledbetter’s schools

Are Ledbetter’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ledbetter children attend outscore 70% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Ledbetter in?

Livingston County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,020 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Ledbetter kids go to high school?

Livingston Central High School in Smithland, with 339 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Ledbetter’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Livingston County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Ledbetter spend per student?

$15,316 in Livingston County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.