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6.2 avg / 10

Boyd County School District

School District · Ashland, Kentucky

Students: 3,024
Teachers (FTE): 262
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

8

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,486

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

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Ponderosa Elementary School

8.9/10

Catlettsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Boyd County High School

7.1/10

Ashland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Catlettsburg Elementary School

5.9/10

Catlettsburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#87 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,486

+$2,500 vs Kentucky median

District size

3,024 students

Larger than Kentucky median

The short answer

Boyd County ranks #87 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Boyd County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ponderosa Elementary School (8.9/10), Boyd County High School (7.1/10), and Catlettsburg Elementary School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Boyd County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ponderosa Elementary School 8.9 / 10
2 Boyd County High School 7.1 / 10
3 Catlettsburg Elementary School 5.9 / 10
4 Boyd County Middle School 5.6 / 10
5 Cannonsburg Elementary School 5.6 / 10
6 Summit Elementary School 4.8 / 10

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Boyd County

Boyd County is a Ashland, Kentucky school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,024 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $16,486 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Boyd County demonstrates solid academic performance.

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

In standardized testing, Boyd County students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.3%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Boyd County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Boyd County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Ashland
Total Enrollment
3,024
Teachers (FTE)
262
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Boyd County?

Boyd County has 8 schools in total — 4 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 Boyd County?

The average composite rating for Boyd County is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Boyd County?

Boyd County spends $16,486 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Boyd County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Boyd County is 11.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Boyd County?

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

What are the test scores in Boyd County?

Across schools in Boyd County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Boyd County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Boyd County has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 8 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
42.0%
ELA Proficiency
52.3%

Resources

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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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