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Paintsville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 752 students in Paintsville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Paintsville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,544 Schools
# Students
752 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
42,795 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paintsville Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.5%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,540 is higher than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,074 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,540
$14,273
Spending / Student
$13,074
$14,011
Best Paintsville Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paintsville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Paintsville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 752 students.
What is the rank of Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District is ranked #78 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paintsville Independent School District?
93% of Paintsville Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Paintsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,074 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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