Top Rankings
Ashland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,261 students in Ashland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Ashland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,261 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Ashland Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
142 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
106 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
3%
11%
# White Students
2,730 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
84%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
265 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
189
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
247
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
277
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
219
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
237
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
260
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
233
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
228
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
221
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
4
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,728 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,456 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,728
$14,203
Spending / Student
$13,456
$13,943
Best Ashland Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Charles Russell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Russell St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2735
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2735
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Poage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3215 S 29th St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2734
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2734
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Hager Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Blackburn Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2731
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2731
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Paul G. Blazer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Blazer Blvd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Rank: #55.
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 Blackburn Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2733
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2733
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Ashland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kansas St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Rank: #77.
Crabbe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 17th St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2730
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2730
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2208 Diniaco Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2797
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Head Start
Magnet School
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Grades: PK
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland Independent School District?
Ashland Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,261 students.
What is the rank of Ashland Independent School District?
Ashland Independent School District is ranked #76 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland Independent School District?
84% of Ashland Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland Independent School District?
Ashland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Ashland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,456 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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