Top Rankings
Greenup 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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,537 students in Greenup 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 Greenup County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,537 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Greenup 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 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.46
# American Indian Students
2 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
16 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
2,407 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
95%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
182
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
231
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
219
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
195
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,655 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,149 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,655
$14,242
Spending / Student
$13,149
$13,981
Best Greenup County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenup County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
196 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #22.
Greysbranch Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1487 Ohio River Road
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Mckell Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Wurtland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Center Ave
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-0025
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-0025
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Mckell Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Argillite Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4157 St. Rt. 1
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Argillite, KY 41121
(606) 473-7213
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #77.
Wurtland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 East St
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greenup County School District?
Greenup County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,537 students.
What is the rank of Greenup County School District?
Greenup County School District is ranked #129 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 Greenup County School District?
95% of Greenup County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greenup County School District?
Greenup County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Greenup County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,149 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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