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6.3 avg / 10

Owsley County School District

School District · Booneville, Kentucky

Students: 742
Teachers (FTE): 64

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,702

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#76 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,702

+$4,716 vs Kentucky median

District size

742 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Owsley County

Owsley County is a Booneville, Kentucky school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 742 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $18,702 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Owsley County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Owsley County High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Owsley County students show an average math proficiency of 23.3% and ELA proficiency of 33.7%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 23.3%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Owsley County with test data.

Schools in Owsley County

2 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Booneville
Total Enrollment
742
Teachers (FTE)
64
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Owsley County?

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

What is the average rating for Owsley County?

The average composite rating for Owsley County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Owsley County?

Owsley County spends $18,702 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Owsley County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Owsley County is 11.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Owsley County?

Owsley County High School is the highest-rated school in Owsley County with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Owsley County?

Across schools in Owsley County with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
23.3%
ELA Proficiency
33.7%

Resources

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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.

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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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