For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,767 students in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,767 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Breathitt 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,726 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
98%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
138
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,098 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,971 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,098
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,971
$14,055
Best Breathitt County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland-turner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2725 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2350
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Breathitt County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2307 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Grades: 7-12
| 799 students
Rank: #55.
Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Red Skin Run
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Grades: PK-7
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Sebastian Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: PK-7
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,767 students.
What is the rank of Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District is ranked #132 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Breathitt County School District?
98% of Breathitt County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Breathitt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,971 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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