Serving 18 students in grades 6-11, Boyd County Central ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boyd County Central?
The graduation rate of Boyd County Central is 50%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Boyd County Central?
18 students attend Boyd County Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Boyd County Central students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd County Central?
Boyd County Central has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boyd County Central offer ?
Boyd County Central offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Boyd County Central part of?
Boyd County Central is part of Boyd County School District.
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