Top Rankings
Pikeville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,129 students in Pikeville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Pikeville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), 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
1,129 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
42,795 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pikeville Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
22%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,423 is higher than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,607 is higher than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,423
$14,273
Spending / Student
$14,607
$14,011
Best Pikeville Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pikeville High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Championship Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Gr: 7-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pikeville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 Bailey Blvd.
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4196
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4196
Gr: PK-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pikeville Independent School District?
Pikeville Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,129 students.
What is the rank of Pikeville Independent School District?
Pikeville Independent School District is ranked #2 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pikeville Independent School District?
92% of Pikeville Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pikeville Independent School District?
Pikeville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Pikeville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,607 is higher than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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