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Fairview 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 528 students in Fairview Independent 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 Fairview Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and 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
1,543 Schools
# Students
528 Students
655,809 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
42,794 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairview 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.4%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,598 is higher than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,295 is higher than the state median of $14,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,598
$14,273
Spending / Student
$17,295
$14,012
Best Fairview Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
258 Mcknight St Ww
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 325-1528
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Fairview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Main St W
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-9226
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairview Independent School District?
Fairview Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 528 students.
What is the rank of Fairview Independent School District?
Fairview Independent School District is ranked #143 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 Fairview Independent School District?
92% of Fairview Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairview Independent School District?
Fairview Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fairview Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,295 is higher than the state median of $14,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
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