Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, Owen County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Owen County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Owenton, KY, covering approximately 354.2 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 15.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Owen County High School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Owen County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owen County High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owen County High School's ranking?
Owen County High School is ranked #1025 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Owen County High School often compared to?
Owen County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owen County Elementary/primary School, Maurice Bowling Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Owen County High School?
The graduation rate of Owen County High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Owen County High School?
531 students attend Owen County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Owen County High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Owen County High School?
Owen County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Owen County High School offer ?
Owen County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Owen County High School part of?
Owen County High School is part of Owen County School District.
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