Williamstown Independent School District

300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097-9505
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 895 students in Williamstown 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 Williamstown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
895 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Williamstown 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#65 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Williamstown Independent  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williamstown Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williamstown Independent  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Williamstown Independent  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
818 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
92%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
107
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
68
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,356 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,745 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Williamstown Independent  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Williamstown Independent  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,356
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Williamstown Independent  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,745
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Williamstown Independent  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Williamstown Independent School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Jr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Williamstown Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-3760
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Helton St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Grades: PK
| 107 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Williamstown Independent School District?
Williamstown Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 895 students.
What is the rank of Williamstown Independent School District?
Williamstown Independent School District is ranked #70 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamstown Independent School District?
92% of Williamstown Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamstown Independent School District?
Williamstown Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Williamstown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,745 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 895 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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