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Paintsville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 766 students in Paintsville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Paintsville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
766 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Paintsville Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#77 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
729 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
4 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
54
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
1
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,274 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,836 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,274
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,836
$13,943
Best Paintsville Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paintsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Paintsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tiger Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
225 2nd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 766 students.
What is the rank of Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District is ranked #74 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paintsville Independent School District?
95% of Paintsville Independent School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Paintsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,836 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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