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Fulton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 640 students in Fulton 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 Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
640 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Fulton 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
182 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
28%
11%
# White Students
378 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
59%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
37
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,127 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,214 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,127
$14,203
Spending / Student
$13,214
$13,943
Best Fulton County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulton County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2740 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Fulton County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District manages 3 public schools serving 640 students.
What is the rank of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District is ranked #142 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County School District?
59% of Fulton County School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fulton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,214 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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