Top Rankings
Ashland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,206 students in Ashland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Ashland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
3,206 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Ashland Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
122 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
124 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
4%
11%
# White Students
2,687 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
84%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
252 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
184
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
258
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
248
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
216
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
250
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
246
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
198
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
6
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,980 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,687 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,980
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,687
$14,055
Best Ashland Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Charles Russell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Russell St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2735
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2735
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Poage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3215 S 29th St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2734
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2734
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Hager Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Blackburn Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2731
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2731
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Paul G. Blazer High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Blazer Blvd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 939 students
Rank: #55.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 Blackburn Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2733
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2733
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kansas St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #77.
Crabbe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 17th St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2730
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2730
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Grades: PK
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
2208 Diniaco Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland Independent School District?
Ashland Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,206 students.
What is the rank of Ashland Independent School District?
Ashland Independent School District is ranked #75 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland Independent School District?
84% of Ashland Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland Independent School District?
Ashland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Ashland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,687 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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