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Owsley County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 772 students in Owsley 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 Owsley County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
2 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
772 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Owsley 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
751 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
97%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
61
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,083 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,677 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,083
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,677
$14,055
Best Owsley County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owsley County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
177 Shepherd Lane
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Owsley County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
372 Kentucky 28
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5186
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5186
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Owsley County School District?
Owsley County School District manages 2 public schools serving 772 students.
What is the rank of Owsley County School District?
Owsley County 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 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Owsley County School District?
97% of Owsley County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Owsley County School District?
Owsley County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Owsley County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,677 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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