Top Rankings
Fulton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 638 students in Fulton 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 Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
638 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fulton 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.44
# American Indian Students
3 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
201 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
32%
11%
# White Students
365 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
57%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
41
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,174 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,255 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,174
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,255
$14,055
Best Fulton County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2740 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Fulton County Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District manages 3 public schools serving 638 students.
What is the rank of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District is ranked #140 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County School District?
57% of Fulton County School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fulton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,255 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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