For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,717 students in Martin 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 Martin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,717 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Martin 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)57.6%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.48
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
97%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,596 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,519 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,596
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,519
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Martin County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Middle School Road
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5900
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5900
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Martin County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
137 Holly Bush Road
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3591
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3591
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
179 Eden Lane
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3475
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3475
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Inez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Elementary Dr
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3428
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3428
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Warfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Warfield Elementary Loop
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5121
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5121
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Martin County School District?
Martin County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,717 students.
What is the rank of Martin County School District?
Martin County 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County School District?
97% of Martin County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin County School District?
Martin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Martin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,519 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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