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5.8 avg / 10

Breathitt County School District

School District · Jackson, Kentucky

Students: 1,720
Teachers (FTE): 108

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,664

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

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Highland-turner Elementary School

9.0/10

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

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Breathitt County High School

5.8/10

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

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Breathitt Regional School

4.6/10

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

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#111 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,664

+$1,678 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,720 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Breathitt County ranks #111 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Breathitt County's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Highland-turner Elementary School (9.0/10), Breathitt County High School (5.8/10), and Breathitt Regional School (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Breathitt County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Highland-turner Elementary School 9.0 / 10
2 Breathitt County High School 5.8 / 10
3 Breathitt Regional School 4.6 / 10
4 Sebastian Elementary School 3.8 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Breathitt County

Breathitt County is a Jackson, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,720 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $15,664 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Breathitt County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Highland-turner Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Breathitt County students show an average math proficiency of 35.8% and ELA proficiency of 41.0%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 35.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Breathitt County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Jackson
Total Enrollment
1,720
Teachers (FTE)
108
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Breathitt County?

Breathitt County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Breathitt County?

The average composite rating for Breathitt County is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Breathitt County?

Breathitt County spends $15,664 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Breathitt County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Breathitt County is 15.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Breathitt County?

Highland-turner Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Breathitt County with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Breathitt County?

Across schools in Breathitt County with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Breathitt County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Breathitt County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
35.8%
ELA Proficiency
41.0%

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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