Top Rankings
Wolfe County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,146 students in Wolfe County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Wolfe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,146 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Wolfe County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,130 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
99%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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:
-
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
108
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
6
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,362 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,955 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,362
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,955
$14,055
Best Wolfe County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Wolfe County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Wolfe County High School Rd
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1745 South Ky 715
Rogers, KY 41365
(606) 668-8302
Rogers, KY 41365
(606) 668-8302
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Campton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Little Wolfe Drive
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Wolfe County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Johnson Street
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Grades: 7-8
| 166 students
Rank: #77.
Red River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Red River Valley Elem. Rd
Hazel Green, KY 41332
(606) 662-8252
Hazel Green, KY 41332
(606) 662-8252
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wolfe County School District?
Wolfe County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,146 students.
What is the rank of Wolfe County School District?
Wolfe County School District is ranked #146 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wolfe County School District?
99% of Wolfe County School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wolfe County School District?
Wolfe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Wolfe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,955 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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