Corbin Independent School District
School District · Corbin, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
9
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Corbin Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Corbin Independent 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.
Corbin Elementary School
Corbin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Corbin Primary
Corbin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Corbin School of Innovation
Corbin · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#35 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,165
$1,821 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,007 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Corbin Independent ranks #35 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Corbin Independent's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Corbin Elementary School (9.2/10), Corbin Primary (8.9/10), and Corbin School of Innovation (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Corbin Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corbin Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Corbin Primary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Corbin School of Innovation | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Corbin High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Corbin Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Corbin Educational Center | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Corbin Independent
Corbin Independent is a Corbin, Kentucky school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,007 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $12,165 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Corbin Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Corbin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Corbin Independent students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 52.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Corbin Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Corbin Independent with test data.
Schools in Corbin Independent
9 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Corbin
- Total Enrollment
- 3,007
- Teachers (FTE)
- 193
- District spending per student
- $12,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Corbin Independent?
Corbin Independent has 9 schools in total — 3 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 Corbin Independent?
The average composite rating for Corbin Independent is 7.0/10. 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 Corbin Independent?
Corbin Independent's district-level spending was $12,165 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 Corbin Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Corbin Independent is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Corbin Independent?
Corbin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Corbin Independent with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Corbin Independent?
Across schools in Corbin Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Corbin Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Corbin Independent has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 9 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Corbin Independent 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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