Floyd County School District
School District · Eastern, Kentucky
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Floyd County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Floyd 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.
Floyd Central High School
Eastern · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
Grethel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Betsy Layne High School
Betsy Layne · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#151 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,024
+$1,038 vs Kentucky median
District size
5,449 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Floyd County ranks #151 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Floyd County's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Floyd Central High School (6.6/10), John M. Stumbo Elementary School (5.8/10), and Betsy Layne High School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Floyd County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Floyd County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floyd Central High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | John M. Stumbo Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Betsy Layne High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Renaissance Learning Center | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Prestonsburg High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Duff-allen Central Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Allen Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | May Valley Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | James D. Adams Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Betsy Layne Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Floyd County
Floyd County is a Eastern, Kentucky school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 5,449 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $15,024 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Floyd County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Floyd Central High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Floyd County students show an average math proficiency of 39.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Floyd County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Floyd County with test data.
Schools in Floyd County
14 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Eastern
- Total Enrollment
- 5,449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 353
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Floyd County?
Floyd County has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Floyd County?
The average composite rating for Floyd County is 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Floyd County?
Floyd County spends $15,024 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Floyd County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Floyd County is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Floyd County?
Floyd Central High School is the highest-rated school in Floyd County with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Floyd County?
Across schools in Floyd County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Floyd County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Floyd County has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 14 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.9%
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Compare Floyd County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
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- 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)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
- Nelson 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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