Pikeville Independent School District

148 Second Street
Pikeville, KY 41501
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Pikeville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,190 students in Pikeville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Pikeville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and 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
2 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,190 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Pikeville Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#2 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Pikeville Independent  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pikeville Independent  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.
63%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pikeville Independent  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.
≥95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Pikeville Independent  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
1,075 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
90%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
18
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
102
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
75
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,633 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,858 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Pikeville Independent  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
$17 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Pikeville Independent  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
$14,633
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Pikeville Independent  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
$13,858
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Pikeville Independent  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 Pikeville Independent School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pikeville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 Bailey Blvd.
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4196
Grades: PK-6
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Pikeville High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
120 Championship Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Grades: 7-12
| 535 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pikeville Independent School District?
Pikeville Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,190 students.
What is the rank of Pikeville Independent School District?
Pikeville Independent School District is ranked #3 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pikeville Independent School District?
90% of Pikeville Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pikeville Independent School District?
Pikeville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Pikeville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,858 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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