Owen County School District
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.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,966
$12,277
Spending / Student
$10,964
$13,046
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Grades: PK-4
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Grades: 5-8
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Owen County High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
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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