Owen County School District
School District · Owenton, Kentucky
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,329
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Evaluating Owen County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Owen 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.
Owen County High School
Owenton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Owen County Elementary/primary School
Owenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
Owenton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#150 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,329
+$343 vs Kentucky median
District size
1,687 students
Smaller than Kentucky median
The short answer
Owen County ranks #150 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Owen County's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Owen County High School (5.5/10), Owen County Elementary/primary School (4.8/10), and Maurice Bowling Middle School (3.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Owen County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owen County High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Owen County Elementary/primary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Maurice Bowling Middle School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 4.7/10, Owen County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Owen County High School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Owen County students show an average math proficiency of 36.4% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Owen County with test data.
Schools in Owen County
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Owen County?
Across schools in Owen County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. 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 4.7/10 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 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
- 36.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
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Compare Owen 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)
- 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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