For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,145 students in Bracken County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Bracken County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
3 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,145 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bracken 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,093 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
95%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
66
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,403 in this school district is less 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 $14,992 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,403
$14,203
Spending / Student
$14,992
$13,943
Best Bracken County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bracken County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167 Parsley Drive
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3425
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3425
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Gibson Dr
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Bracken County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Miami St
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3153
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3153
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bracken County School District?
Bracken County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,145 students.
What is the rank of Bracken County School District?
Bracken County School District is ranked #90 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Bracken County School District?
95% of Bracken County School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bracken County School District?
Bracken County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Bracken County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,992 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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