For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 878 students in Williamstown Independent 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 Williamstown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
878 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Williamstown Independent 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
794 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
90%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
106
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
72
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
53
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
3
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,615 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,992 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,615
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,992
$13,943
Best Williamstown Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Williamstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-3760
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-3760
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Williamstown Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamstown Head Start Preschool
Magnet School
300 Helton St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Williamstown Independent School District?
Williamstown Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 878 students.
What is the rank of Williamstown Independent School District?
Williamstown Independent School District is ranked #131 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 Williamstown Independent School District?
90% of Williamstown Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamstown Independent School District?
Williamstown Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Williamstown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,992 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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