Serving 241 students in grades 5-6, Edmonson County 5/6 Center 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 33% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edmonson County 5/6 Center's student population of 241 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Edmonson County 5/6 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmonson County 5/6 Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
2%
10%

Black
1%
11%
White
94%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmonson County 5/6 Center's ranking?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center is ranked #688 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
241 students attend Edmonson County 5/6 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Edmonson County 5/6 Center students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edmonson County 5/6 Center offer ?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmonson County 5/6 Center part of?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center is part of Edmonson County School District.
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