Jessamine County School District
School District · Nicholasville, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,940
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,940
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Jessamine County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jessamine 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.
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
Nicholasville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Nicholasville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Red Oak Elementary School
Nicholasville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#36 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,940
$46 vs Kentucky median
District size
8,397 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Jessamine County ranks #36 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Jessamine County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hattie C. Warner Elementary School (8.1/10), Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School (7.7/10), and Red Oak Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Jessamine County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Jessamine County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattie C. Warner Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Red Oak Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Wilmore Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Nicholasville Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | West Jessamine Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | East Jessamine Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | West Jessamine High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Brookside Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | East Jessamine High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jessamine County
Jessamine County is a Nicholasville, Kentucky school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 8,397 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $13,940 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Jessamine County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hattie C. Warner Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Jessamine County students show an average math proficiency of 43.2% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jessamine County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jessamine County with test data.
Schools in Jessamine County
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Nicholasville
- Total Enrollment
- 8,397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 597
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jessamine County?
Jessamine County has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jessamine County?
The average composite rating for Jessamine County is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jessamine County?
Jessamine County spends $13,940 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jessamine County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jessamine County is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jessamine County?
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jessamine County with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Jessamine County?
Across schools in Jessamine County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jessamine County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Jessamine County has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 13 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
- 43.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
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Compare Jessamine 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)
- 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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