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Paintsville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 744 students in Paintsville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
744 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.44
# American Indian Students
1 Student
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
707 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
95%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
50
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,696 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,215 is less than the state median of $14,055. 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
$14,696
$14,317
Spending / Student
$13,215
$14,055
Best Paintsville Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paintsville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Paintsville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 744 students.
What is the rank of Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District is ranked #53 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paintsville Independent School District?
95% of Paintsville Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Paintsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,215 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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