Serving 736 students in grades Kindergarten-12, J. Graham Brown School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 736 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Graham Brown School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J. Graham Brown School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. Graham Brown School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. Graham Brown School is 0.58, 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
#97 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
21%
11%
White
61%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 J. Graham Brown School's ranking?
J. Graham Brown School is ranked #97 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of J. Graham Brown School?
The graduation rate of J. Graham Brown School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend J. Graham Brown School?
736 students attend J. Graham Brown School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of J. Graham Brown School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Graham Brown School?
J. Graham Brown School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does J. Graham Brown School offer ?
J. Graham Brown School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. Graham Brown School part of?
J. Graham Brown School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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