For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 453 students in Jenkins Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Jenkins Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
1 School
1,541 Schools
# Students
453 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jenkins 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
n/a
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
98%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,009 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,035 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$9 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,009
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,035
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Jenkins Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenkins Independent School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jenkins Independent School District?
Jenkins Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Jenkins Independent School District?
Jenkins Independent School District is ranked #167 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkins Independent School District?
98% of Jenkins Independent School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jenkins Independent School District?
Jenkins Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jenkins Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,035 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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