Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Fulton County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fulton County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fulton County High School's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fulton County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton County High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
37%
11%
White
52%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fulton County High School's ranking?
Fulton County High School is ranked #933 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Fulton County High School often compared to?
Fulton County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton Independent School, Fulton County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton County High School?
The graduation rate of Fulton County High School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fulton County High School?
170 students attend Fulton County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Fulton County High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton County High School?
Fulton County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fulton County High School offer ?
Fulton County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fulton County High School part of?
Fulton County High School is part of Fulton County School District.
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