For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,087 students in Powell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Powell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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
6 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,087 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Powell 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.46
# American Indian Students
3 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
1,989 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
38 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
146
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
156
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
2
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,909 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,663
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,909
$13,981
Best Powell County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powell County Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
642 Rose Way
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Powell County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W College Ave
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3320
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Breckinridge St
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3311
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Powell County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
770 W College Ave
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3308
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3308
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5099 Campton Rd
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3313
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3313
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Main St
Clay City, KY 40312
(606) 663-3315
Clay City, KY 40312
(606) 663-3315
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Powell County School District?
Powell County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,087 students.
What is the rank of Powell County School District?
Powell County School District is ranked #163 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County School District?
95% of Powell 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 Powell County School District?
Powell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Powell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,909 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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