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Raceland-Worthington 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 5 public schools serving 1,069 students in Raceland-Worthington Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Raceland-Worthington Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,069 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Raceland-Worthington Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
16 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
1,016 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
95%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
85
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,376 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,211
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,376
$14,055
Best Raceland-Worthington Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raceland-worthington High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8221
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8221
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Greenup Ave
Ashland, KY 41105
(606) 920-2073
Ashland, KY 41105
(606) 920-2073
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Raceland-worthington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Rams Blvd.
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8014
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-8014
Grades: 3-8
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Grades: PK-2
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Roberts Dr
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Raceland-Worthington Independent School District?
Raceland-Worthington Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,069 students.
What is the rank of Raceland-Worthington Independent School District?
Raceland-Worthington Independent School District is ranked #33 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Raceland-Worthington Independent School District?
95% of Raceland-Worthington Independent School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Raceland-Worthington Independent School District?
Raceland-Worthington Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Raceland-Worthington Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,376 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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