Top Rankings
Bath County 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 5 public schools serving 1,928 students in Bath County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Bath County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,928 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bath County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,816 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
94%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
161
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,629 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,425 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,629
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,425
$14,055
Best Bath County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Second Chance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 West Main Street
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4755 E Hwy 60
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2101
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Owingsville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Chenault Drive
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2722
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2722
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Bath County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Main St
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Bath County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
645 Chenault Dr
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-6325
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-6325
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bath County School District?
Bath County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,928 students.
What is the rank of Bath County School District?
Bath County School District is ranked #128 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 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 Bath County School District?
94% of Bath County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bath County School District?
Bath County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Bath County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,425 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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