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Elliott County School District

School District · Sandy Hook, Kentucky

Students: 911
Teachers (FTE): 72
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,699

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

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Elliott County Intermediate School

7.1/10

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

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Elliott County High School

6.5/10

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

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Elliott County Middle School

5.5/10

Sandy Hook · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#99 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,699

+$713 vs Kentucky median

District size

911 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Elliott County ranks #99 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Elliott County's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elliott County Intermediate School (7.1/10), Elliott County High School (6.5/10), and Elliott County Middle School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Elliott County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Elliott County Intermediate School 7.1 / 10
2 Elliott County High School 6.5 / 10
3 Elliott County Middle School 5.5 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Elliott County

Elliott County is a Sandy Hook, Kentucky school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 911 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $14,699 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Elliott County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Elliott County Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Elliott County students show an average math proficiency of 27.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.4%
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ELA Proficiency 42.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Elliott County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Sandy Hook
Total Enrollment
911
Teachers (FTE)
72
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elliott County?

Elliott County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Elliott County?

The average composite rating for Elliott County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Elliott County?

Elliott County spends $14,699 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Elliott County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Elliott County is 12.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Elliott County?

Elliott County Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Elliott County with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Elliott County?

Across schools in Elliott County with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Elliott County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Elliott County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 4 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
27.4%
ELA Proficiency
42.8%

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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