Top Rankings
Boone County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 13,982 students in Boone County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Kentucky.
Public Elementary Schools in Boone County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Boone County School District are Erpenbeck Elementary School, Shirley Mann Elementary School and Longbranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 27% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
27 Schools
1,077 Schools
# Students
20,201 Students
442,602 Students
# Teachers
1,364 Teachers
30,457 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Boone County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.45
# American Indian Students
11 Students
576 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
464 Students
8,710 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,076 Students
37,570 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
1,358 Students
48,230 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
15,208 Students
323,572 Students
% White Students
75%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
98 Students
698 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
986 Students
23,246 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
361
16,521
# Students in K Grade:
1,375
47,041
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,430
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,457
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,509
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,353
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,523
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,575
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,572
43,097
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,639
43,927
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,810
3,249
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,631
3,061
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,492
3,005
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,454
3,082
# Ungraded Students:
20
77
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,848 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,210 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$280 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$287 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,848
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,210
$14,055
Best Boone County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Us 42 9001 Wetherington Blvd
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 384-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #22.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #33.
Longbranch Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2805 Longbranch Rd.
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #44.
Gray Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10400 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5333
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
875 North Bend Rd
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-7000
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Thornwilde Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1760 Elmburn Ln
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 283-1003
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 283-1003
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #77.
Conner Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3300 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4410
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4410
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Rank: #88.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10854 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #99.
Chester Goodridge Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4420
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4420
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1010.
Ballyshannon Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7515 Shamrock Avenue
Union, KY 41091
(859) 905-2620
Union, KY 41091
(859) 905-2620
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #1111.
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6775 Mcville Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #1212.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5946 Orient St
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #1313.
Ockerman Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1414.
A M Yealey Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Yealey Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1515.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5687 Hwy 237
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 334-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1616.
Camp Ernst Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6515 Camp Ernst Rd
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 534-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #1717.
Ockerman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8250 Us 42
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #1818.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 Center St
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1919.
Hillard Collins Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-2350
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #2020.
Rise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 283-1003
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #2121.
Rector A. Jones Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Florence, KY 41042
(859) 282-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: n/an/a
Accel Academy
Alternative School
3300 Barney Road
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 283-3250
Burlington, KY 41005
(859) 283-3250
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
472 Chambers Road
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Walton, KY 41094
(859) 485-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Recent Articles
How “Collaborative Reasoning” Could Be the Next Public School Trend
Collaborative reasoning, which encourages independent critical thinking, is growing in popularity amongst public schools. Learn about collaborative reasoning and how it benefits public school classrooms.
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
This comprehensive article explores the complex nature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, providing insights into its symptoms, diagnosis process, and effective support strategies. From recognizing early signs to navigating the diagnostic journey, parents will gain valuable knowledge to help their child thrive. Expert insights, real-life examples, and practical tips empower readers to create a supportive environment that meets the unique needs of children with ADHD.
March 04, 2024
Teaching in Contemporary TimesWe explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
