Breathitt County School District

420 Court Street
Jackson, KY 41339
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,767 students in Breathitt County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Breathitt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,767 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Breathitt County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#137 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Breathitt County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Breathitt County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Breathitt County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Breathitt County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,726 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
98%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
78
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
138
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,098 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,971 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Breathitt County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Breathitt County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,098
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Breathitt County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,971
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Breathitt County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Breathitt County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland-turner Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2725 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Breathitt County High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2307 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Grades: 7-12
| 799 students
Rank: #55.
Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Red Skin Run
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Grades: PK-7
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Sebastian Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: PK-7
| 469 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,767 students.
What is the rank of Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District is ranked #132 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Breathitt County School District?
98% of Breathitt County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Breathitt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,971 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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