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Boyd 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 12 public schools serving 3,016 students in Boyd 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 Boyd County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (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
12 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
3,016 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Boyd 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 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
17 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,850 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
95%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
192
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
227
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
198
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
224
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
226
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
241
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
226
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
4
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,478 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 $15,963 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,478
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,963
$14,055
Best Boyd County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16701 Ponderosa Dr
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 928-2330
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 928-2330
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Boyd County Central School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 West Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Catlettsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3348 Court St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 State Rt 716
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-6533
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-6533
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Boyd County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14375 Lions Lane
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7100
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: #66.
Boyd County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Summit Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
Cannonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12219 Midland Trail Rd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7131
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7131
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
Ramey-estep High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Technical College
Vocational School
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Boyd Co Career & Tech Educ Ctr Voc School
Vocational School
12300 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
12307 Midland Trail
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Grades: PK
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Ashland Reg Tech Center
Vocational School
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Boyd County School District?
Boyd County School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,016 students.
What is the rank of Boyd County School District?
Boyd 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 Boyd County School District?
95% of Boyd County School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boyd County School District?
Boyd County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Boyd County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,963 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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