Serving 604 students in grades 9-12, Bath County High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bath County High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Owingsville, KY, encompassing approximately 284 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 10.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bath County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bath County High School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Bath County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bath County High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#876 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
2%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
91%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bath County High School's ranking?
Bath County High School is ranked #876 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bath County High School?
The graduation rate of Bath County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Bath County High School?
604 students attend Bath County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bath County High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bath County High School?
Bath County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bath County High School offer ?
Bath County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bath County High School part of?
Bath County High School is part of Bath County School District.
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