For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,700 students in Breathitt County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Breathitt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
6 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,700 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Breathitt 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,655 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
97%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
98
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
146
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
2
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,694 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,601 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,694
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,601
$13,943
Best Breathitt County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland-turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Breathitt Regional School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4907
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4907
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Breathitt County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2307 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Grades: 7-12
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Red Skin Run
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Grades: PK-6
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Sebastian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,700 students.
What is the rank of Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District is ranked #140 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 Breathitt County School District?
97% of Breathitt County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Breathitt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,601 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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