For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,733 students in Owen County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,733 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,593 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
92%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
88
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
99
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
114
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
156
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,887 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,174 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,887
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,174
$14,055
Best Owen County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owen County Elementary/primary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Grades: PK-4
| 647 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Grades: 5-8
| 519 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Owen County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owen County School District?
Owen County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,733 students.
What is the rank of Owen County School District?
Owen County School District is ranked #155 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Owen County School District?
92% of Owen County School District students are White, 6% 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 Owen County School District?
Owen County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Owen County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,174 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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