Metcalfe County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Edmonton, Kentucky 42129 · Metcalfe County
#176 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#13508 of 16,910 nationally
About Metcalfe County High School
Metcalfe County High School is a public high located in Edmonton, in the Metcalfe County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 454 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 176th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (40th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 454.
There are 3 schools in Edmonton; Metcalfe County High School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Metcalfe County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Metcalfe County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
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Lynn Camp Middle High School
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Belfry High School
Belfry · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Nicholas County High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Metcalfe County High School a good school?
Metcalfe County High School has a Success Index (US) of 29.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #176 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Metcalfe County High School rank in Kentucky?
Metcalfe County High School ranks #176 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #13508 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Metcalfe County High School?
Metcalfe County High School had 454 students in 2025.
Is Metcalfe County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Metcalfe County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Metcalfe County High School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Metcalfe County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.