Top Rankings
Woodford County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,018 students in Woodford County 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 Woodford County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
4,018 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Woodford County 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
22%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
4%
11%
% White
72%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,163 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,149
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,163
$13,981
Best Woodford County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Woodburn Hall Drive
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Safe Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Macey Avenue
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Woodford County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School House Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Woodford County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Frankfort St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woodford County School District?
Woodford County School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,018 students.
What is the rank of Woodford County School District?
Woodford County School District is ranked #21 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County School District?
72% of Woodford County School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodford County School District?
Woodford County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Woodford County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,163 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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