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6.6 avg / 10

Boyd County School District

School District · Ashland, Kentucky

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

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

8

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,486

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#47 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,486

+$2,500 vs Kentucky median

District size

3,024 students

Larger than Kentucky median

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 6.6/10, 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 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.7%.

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 30.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.7%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Boyd County with test data.

District Details

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 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in 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 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.7%. 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 6.6/10 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 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
30.6%
ELA Proficiency
41.7%

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

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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