For the 2026 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
1,544 Schools
# Students
453 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
42,795 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
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
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
98%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,859 is higher than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,276 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,859
$14,273
Spending / Student
$13,276
$14,011
Best Jenkins Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
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 $13,276 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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