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4.1 avg / 10

Owen County School District

School District · Owenton, Kentucky

Students: 1,687
Teachers (FTE): 101

Avg Rating

4.1

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,329

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#155 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.2

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,329

+$343 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,687 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Owen County

Owen County is a Owenton, Kentucky school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,687 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $14,329 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.1/10, Owen County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Owen County High School, which has a composite score of 4.7/10.

In standardized testing, Owen County students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 35.4%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 35.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Owen County with test data.

Schools in Owen County

3 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Owenton
Total Enrollment
1,687
Teachers (FTE)
101
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Owen County?

Owen County has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Owen County?

The average composite rating for Owen County is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Owen County?

Owen County spends $14,329 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Owen County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Owen County is 16.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Owen County?

Owen County High School is the highest-rated school in Owen County with a composite score of 4.7/10.

What are the test scores in Owen County?

Across schools in Owen County with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Owen County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Owen County has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.1/10
Math Proficiency
30.1%
ELA Proficiency
35.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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