Kentucky School Funding Revealed | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky just unveiled its most transparent school funding report yet — revealing per-student spending, tax sources, and performance data across all 171 districts and 1,400+ schools. This new School Report Card Suite isn’t just about money — it’s a full dashboard for parents, teachers, and communities, covering academics, safety, and overall school health. With Kentucky ranking 31st nationally in K-12 per-pupil funding, the state’s move is a bold step toward accountability. The Kentucky Department of Education is pushing for ongoing transparency, empowering citizens to ask better questions…