Top Rankings
Boyd County 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 12 public schools serving 3,102 students in Boyd County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Boyd County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,102 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Boyd County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.45
# American Indian Students
6 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
28 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,910 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
94%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
230
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
210
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
213
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
209
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
284
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
254
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
4
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,021 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,520 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,021
$14,203
Spending / Student
$15,520
$13,943
Best Boyd County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16701 Ponderosa Dr
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 928-2330
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 928-2330
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Boyd County Central School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 West Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Catlettsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3348 Court St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 State Rt 716
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-6533
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-6533
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Boyd County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14375 Lions Lane
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7100
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 911 students
Rank: #66.
Boyd County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Summit Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #77.
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12219 Midland Trail Rd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7131
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7131
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Ramey-estep High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Boyd Co Career & Tech Educ Ctr Voc School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
12300 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
Magnet School
12307 Midland Trail
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Grades: PK
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Ashland Reg Tech Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Boyd County School District?
Boyd County School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,102 students.
What is the rank of Boyd County School District?
Boyd County School District is ranked #128 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 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 Boyd County School District?
94% of Boyd County School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boyd County School District?
Boyd County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Boyd County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,520 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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