Paintsville Independent School District
School District · Paintsville, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,375
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,375
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Paintsville Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Paintsville Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Paintsville High School
Paintsville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paintsville Elementary School
Paintsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#26 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,375
+$1,389 vs Kentucky median
District size
774 students
Smaller than Kentucky median
Top-Rated Schools in Paintsville Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paintsville High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Paintsville Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Paintsville Independent
Paintsville Independent is a Paintsville, Kentucky school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 774 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $15,375 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Paintsville Independent is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Paintsville High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Paintsville Independent students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 60.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Paintsville Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paintsville Independent with test data.
Schools in Paintsville Independent
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Paintsville
- Total Enrollment
- 774
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paintsville Independent?
Paintsville Independent 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 Paintsville Independent?
The average composite rating for Paintsville Independent is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Paintsville Independent?
Paintsville Independent spends $15,375 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Paintsville Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paintsville Independent is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paintsville Independent?
Paintsville High School is the highest-rated school in Paintsville Independent with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Paintsville Independent?
Across schools in Paintsville Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.4%
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Compare Paintsville Independent 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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