Serving 535 students in grades 6-12, Eminence 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 26% (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 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eminence High School's student population of 535 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Eminence High School 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 Eminence High School is 0.41, 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
#797 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%

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

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
10%
10%

Black
4%
11%

White
76%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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 Eminence High School's ranking?
Eminence High School is ranked #797 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Eminence High School often compared to?
Eminence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Eminence High School?
The graduation rate of Eminence High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Eminence High School?
535 students attend Eminence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Eminence High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eminence High School?
Eminence High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eminence High School offer ?
Eminence High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Eminence High School part of?
Eminence High School is part of Eminence Independent School District.
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