Top Rankings
Pulaski County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,840 students in Pulaski County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Pulaski County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
14 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
7,840 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
489 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Pulaski County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
22%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.46
# American Indian Students
11 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
95 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
480 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
100 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
6,890 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
88%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
262 Students
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
393
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
587
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
593
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
577
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
573
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
509
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
555
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
524
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
561
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
550
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
637
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
653
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
569
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
551
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
8
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,746 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 $11,542 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,746
$14,242
Spending / Student
$11,542
$13,981
Best Pulaski County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1755 Wtlo Road
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #44.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
107 W University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4713
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4713
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #66.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
198 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #77.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Oak Leaf Lane
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #88.
Pulaski County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Grades: 9-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #99.
Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 East Lakeshore Drive
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1010.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1765 Wtlo Rd
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,203 students
Rank: #1111.
Nancy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Hwy 196
Nancy, KY 42544
(606) 636-6338
Nancy, KY 42544
(606) 636-6338
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1212.
Eubank Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 W Hwy 70
Eubank, KY 42567
(606) 379-2712
Eubank, KY 42567
(606) 379-2712
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 Langdon St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Grades: PK-K
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pulaski County School District?
Pulaski County School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,840 students.
What is the rank of Pulaski County School District?
Pulaski County School District is ranked #12 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County School District?
88% of Pulaski County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pulaski County School District?
Pulaski County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Pulaski County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,542 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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