Top Rankings
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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 774 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 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
774 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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
0.12
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
7 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
724 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
94%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
57
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,703 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,127
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,703
$13,981
Best Paintsville Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paintsville High 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
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Paintsville Elementary 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
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 774 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paintsville Independent School District?
94% of Paintsville Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Paintsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,703 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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