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7.6 avg / 10

Boone County School District

School District · Florence, Kentucky

Students: 20,356
Teachers (FTE): 1,316

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

27

15 elem, 6 mid, 6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,925

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#7 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,925

$61 vs Kentucky median

District size

20,356 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

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 7.6/10, Boone County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Burlington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Boone County students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.

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

Math Proficiency 47.6%
School
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ELA Proficiency 52.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Boone County with test data.

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 7.6/10. 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?

Burlington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Boone County with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Boone County?

Across schools in Boone County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. 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 7.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
47.6%
ELA Proficiency
52.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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