Top Rankings
Estill County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,210 students in Estill County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Estill County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
6 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
2,210 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Estill 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.5%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
96%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,319 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,139 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$47 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,319
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,139
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Estill County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Irvine Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Riverview Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4800
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4800
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Estill County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
397 Engineer Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3537
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3537
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Estill County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Patriot Dr.
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
314 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-7703
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-7703
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South Irvine Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4700
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4700
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Estill County School District?
Estill County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,210 students.
What is the rank of Estill County School District?
Estill County School District is ranked #154 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Estill County School District?
96% of Estill County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Estill County School District?
Estill County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Estill County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,139 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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