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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,064 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,544 Schools
# Students
4,064 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
42,795 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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
4%
11%
% White
71%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,025 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,000
$14,273
Spending / Student
$12,025
$14,011
Best Woodford County School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 1,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
134 Macey Ave
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woodford County School District?
Woodford County School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,064 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County School District?
71% of Woodford County School District students are White, 18% 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 $12,025 is less than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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