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Fulton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 293 students in Fulton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Fulton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,541 Schools
# Students
293 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fulton 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.7%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
34%
11%
% White
37%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,625 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,608 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$11,498 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$11,295 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,625
$17,532
Spending / Student
$30,608
$17,223
Best Fulton Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton Independent School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stephen Beale Dr
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fulton Independent School District?
Fulton Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 293 students.
What is the rank of Fulton Independent School District?
Fulton Independent School District is ranked #147 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton Independent School District?
37% of Fulton Independent School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fulton Independent School District?
Fulton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fulton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,608 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
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