Bath County School District

405 W Main St
Owingsville, KY 40360
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,925 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,925 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

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.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#128 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
38%
39%
45%
15%
22%
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
94%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,650 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,445 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,650
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,445
$13,981

Best Bath County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Second Chance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
335 West Main Street
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4755 E Hwy 60
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Owingsville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Chenault Drive
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2722
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Bath County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
335 W Main St
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Bath County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Chenault Dr
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-6325
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bath County School District?
Bath County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,925 students.
What is the rank of Bath County School District?
Bath County School District is ranked #129 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 14:1, 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 $12,445 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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