Ashland Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
13 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
5%
Black
(12-13)23%
11%
White
(12-13)77%
80%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
77%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Ashland Central School?
13 students attend Ashland Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ashland Central School students are White, and 23% of students are Black.
What school district is Ashland Central School part of?
Ashland Central School is part of Ashland Independent School District.
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