Serving 483 students in grades 6-12, South Floyd High/middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)62%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Floyd High/middle School?
The graduation rate of South Floyd High/middle School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Floyd High/middle School?
483 students attend South Floyd High/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of South Floyd High/middle School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Floyd High/middle School?
South Floyd High/middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Floyd High/middle School offer ?
South Floyd High/middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Floyd High/middle School part of?
South Floyd High/middle School is part of Floyd County School District.
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