Serving 323 students in grades 7-12, Paintsville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paintsville High School's student population of 323 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Paintsville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paintsville High School is 0.08, which is less 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
#543 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
n/a
11%
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White
96%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Paintsville High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Paintsville High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/33000/33254/paintsville-high-school-chart-dHvA1C.png)
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paintsville High School's ranking?
Paintsville High School is ranked #543 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Paintsville High School often compared to?
Paintsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Central High School, Pikeville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paintsville High School?
The graduation rate of Paintsville High School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paintsville High School?
323 students attend Paintsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Paintsville High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paintsville High School?
Paintsville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paintsville High School offer ?
Paintsville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paintsville High School part of?
Paintsville High School is part of Paintsville Independent School District.
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