Ashland Independent School District
School District · Ashland, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,203
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,203
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Ashland Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ashland Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Paul G. Blazer High School
Ashland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Crabbe Elementary School
Ashland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Charles Russell Elementary School
Ashland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#68 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,691
+$705 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,203 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Ashland Independent ranks #68 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Ashland Independent's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Paul G. Blazer High School (7.6/10), Crabbe Elementary School (7.6/10), and Charles Russell Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ashland Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul G. Blazer High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Crabbe Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Charles Russell Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Poage Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Oakview Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Hager Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Ashland Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ashland Independent
Ashland Independent is a Ashland, Kentucky school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,203 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $14,691 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Ashland Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paul G. Blazer High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Ashland Independent students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ashland Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ashland Independent with test data.
Schools in Ashland Independent
9 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Ashland
- Total Enrollment
- 3,203
- Teachers (FTE)
- 237
- District spending per student
- $14,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ashland Independent?
Ashland Independent has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ashland Independent?
The average composite rating for Ashland Independent is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ashland Independent?
Ashland Independent's district-level spending was $14,691 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ashland Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ashland Independent is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ashland Independent?
Paul G. Blazer High School is the highest-rated school in Ashland Independent with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Ashland Independent?
Across schools in Ashland Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ashland Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Ashland Independent has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Ashland Independent with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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