Breathitt County School District
School District · Jackson, Kentucky
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
1,720
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
1,720
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Breathitt County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Breathitt 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.
Highland-turner Elementary School
Booneville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Breathitt County High School
Jackson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Breathitt Regional School
Jackson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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. District-level spending was $15,664 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Breathitt County with test data.
Schools in Breathitt County
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 1,720
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- District spending per student
- $15,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Breathitt County?
Breathitt County's district-level spending was $15,664 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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%
How we rate schools
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Compare Breathitt County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- 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)
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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