Boone County School District
School District · Florence, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
27
15 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,925
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
27
15 elem, 6 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,925
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Boone County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Boone County 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.
Steeplechase Elementary School
Walton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Haven Elementary School
Union · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Erpenbeck Elementary School
Florence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#31 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,925
$61 vs Kentucky median
District size
20,356 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Boone County ranks #31 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Boone County's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 27 schools. Its top-rated schools are Steeplechase Elementary School (9.2/10), New Haven Elementary School (9.1/10), and Erpenbeck Elementary School (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Boone County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Boone County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (27 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steeplechase Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | New Haven Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Erpenbeck Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Thornwilde Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Longbranch Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Charles H. Kelly Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Conner Middle School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Burlington Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Gray Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Shirley Mann Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Boone County
Boone County is a Florence, Kentucky school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 20,356 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $13,925 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Boone County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Steeplechase Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Boone County students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 58.2%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Boone County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Boone County with test data.
Schools in Boone County
27 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Florence
- Total Enrollment
- 20,356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,316
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boone County?
Boone County has 27 schools in total — 15 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Boone County?
The average composite rating for Boone County is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Boone County?
Boone County spends $13,925 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Boone County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Boone County is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Boone County?
Steeplechase Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Boone County with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Boone County?
Across schools in Boone County with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Boone County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Boone County has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 27 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.2%
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Compare Boone County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- 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)
- Nelson 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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