Caverna Independent

Located at 1102 N Dixie Highway in Cave City, Kentucky, Caverna Independent is an active, traditional public school district serving the surrounding community across three operational campuses. Situated in a rural fringe environment within the broader Glasgow micropolitan area, the district offers a continuous educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded academic programs. As an independent district dedicated to localized education, Caverna provides a cohesive learning pathway designed to guide students seamlessly from early childhood education all the way to high school graduation.

The district currently educates a student body of 654 children—comprising 339 male and 315 female learners—representing a diverse mix of White, Black, multiracial, and Hispanic students. To support student achievement and institutional operations, Caverna Independent maintains a substantial workforce totaling nearly 238 full-time equivalent staff members. This team features approximately 96 classroom teachers, 16 instructional aides, and 126 dedicated support staff members who oversee administrative, operational, and specialized student services. For parents, educators, and researchers, Caverna Independent exemplifies how a rural school system can combine strong staffing resources with a close-knit environment to deliver balanced, community-focused public education.