Betsy Layne High School

554 Bobcat Blvd
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Betsy Layne 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Betsy Layne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Betsy Layne High School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Betsy Layne 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 Betsy Layne 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#1082 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
30%
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25-29%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
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
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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≥95%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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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 Betsy Layne High School's ranking?
Betsy Layne High School is ranked #1082 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Betsy Layne High School often compared to?
Betsy Layne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prestonsburg High School, Floyd Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Betsy Layne High School?
The graduation rate of Betsy Layne High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Betsy Layne High School?
368 students attend Betsy Layne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Betsy Layne High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betsy Layne High School?
Betsy Layne High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Betsy Layne High School offer ?
Betsy Layne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Betsy Layne High School part of?
Betsy Layne High School is part of Floyd County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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