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Schools in Raceland · Raceland-Worthington Independent School District

Raceland’s public schools score below 60% of Kentucky districts on tests and graduation

The grade covers the public school district serving Raceland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state reading tests, 51% of Raceland’s students scored proficient, above the Kentucky average (45%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

≈could be anywhere from D to A−K–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
51%
▲ 6 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
41%
▲ 3 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 2–6 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.5K
▼ 15% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.1
KY 15.4
Schools in town
3
1,091 students on the public path
In brief

Raceland’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,537 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one middle school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Raceland-Worthington Middle School, then Raceland-Worthington High School. Enrollment is up 10% 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 Raceland’s grade

A− Test scoresD Graduation

C+: better than 40% of Kentucky school districts. Test scores are above the Kentucky average; graduation is below it.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 40%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (212)Better than 39%
DA−A rough placement. Ordinary sampling error in 519 test results and a graduating class of 87 could put Raceland anywhere from D to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Raceland’s students in the tested grades sat them (519 in math, 519 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–2Campbell Elementary SchoolRaceland-Worthington Independent School DistrictNo scores
3–7Raceland-Worthington Middle SchoolRaceland-Worthington Independent School DistrictB
8–12Raceland-Worthington High SchoolRaceland-Worthington Independent School DistrictC−

Raceland’s public schools are run by Raceland-Worthington Independent School District, which also serves Worthington. Parts of Raceland (7% of its land) are served by Russell Independent instead. 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.

Raceland-Worthington Independent School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,120 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 15.1 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$12,537KY $14,752 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 44.7% · 519 students tested
Math41%
State average 37.8% · 519 students tested

Raceland vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RacelandC+Raceland-Worthington Independent
FlatwoodsARussell Independent
WorthingtonC+Raceland-Worthington Independent
Wurtland—Greenup County

Every school in Raceland

3 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).

District schools in Racelandby address
Campbell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
313 students14:1Rate it →
Raceland-Worthington Middle School
Middle · Grades 3–7
B
391 students16:1Rate it →
Raceland-Worthington High School
High · Grades 8–12
C−
387 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Raceland’s schools

Are Raceland’s schools good?

On Kentucky’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Raceland children attend score below 60% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 39%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Raceland in?

Raceland-Worthington Independent School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,120 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Raceland are served by Russell Independent.

What is Raceland’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Raceland-Worthington Independent School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Raceland spend per student?

$12,537 in Raceland-Worthington Independent 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.