1600 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Owen County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,764 students in Owen County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Owen County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
1,764 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Owen 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Owen County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Owen County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Owen County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Owen County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.13
0.43
# American Indian Students
1 Student
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,641 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
93%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
62
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
102
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
-
655

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,964 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28 MM
This chart display total revenue of Owen County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$21 MM
$30 MM
This chart display total spending of Owen County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,966
$12,277
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Owen County  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,964
$13,046
This chart display average spending per public school student in Owen County  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Owen County School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owen County Elementary/primary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1960 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Grades: PK-4
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Grades: 5-8
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Owen County High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Owen County School District?

Owen County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,764 students.

What is the rank of Owen County School District?

Owen County School District is ranked #125 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

What is the racial composition of students in Owen County School District?

93% of Owen County School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Owen County School District?

Owen County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.

What is Owen County School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $10,964 is less than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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