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Floyd County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,563 students in Floyd 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 Floyd County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (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
14 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
5,563 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
379 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Floyd 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 88% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
88 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
22 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
5,382 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
59 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
276
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
451
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
406
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
386
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
354
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
412
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
411
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
393
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
411
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
421
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
435
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
426
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
392
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
6
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,134 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,063 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,134
$14,203
Spending / Student
$15,063
$13,943
Best Floyd County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6945 Ky Rt 979
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
May Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 Stephens Br
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Betsy Layne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
554 Bobcat Blvd
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Floyd Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
651 Ky Rt 680w
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Eagle Ln
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Duff-allen Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
183 Rebel Road
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
Prestonsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Blackcat Boulevard
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
James D. Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Betsy Layne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
256 School St
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
South Floyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 Mt. Raider Dr.
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 263-6175
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 263-6175
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1111.
Prestonsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Clark Dr.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1212.
Renaissance Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Randy Caudill Loop
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Grades: K-12
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
Home Instruction Elementary School
Magnet School
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Home Instruction High School
Magnet School
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Floyd County School District?
Floyd County School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,563 students.
What is the rank of Floyd County School District?
Floyd County School District is ranked #134 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County School District?
97% of Floyd County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Floyd County School District?
Floyd County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Floyd County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,063 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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