Top Rankings
Eminence Independent 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,006 students in Eminence Independent 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 Eminence Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,006 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eminence Independent 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Graduation Rate
85%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.7%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
4%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
75%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,469 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,764 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,469
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,764
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Eminence Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eminence High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Gr: 6-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eminence Independent School District?
Eminence Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,006 students.
What is the rank of Eminence Independent School District?
Eminence Independent School District is ranked #121 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Eminence Independent School District?
75% of Eminence Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eminence Independent School District?
Eminence Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Eminence Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,764 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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