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6.2 avg / 10

Pike County School District

School District · Pikeville, Kentucky

Students: 7,719
Teachers (FTE): 500
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

20

11 elem, 1 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,180

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#80 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,180

+$194 vs Kentucky median

District size

7,719 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

About Pike County

Pike County is a Pikeville, Kentucky school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 7,719 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $14,180 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Pike County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kimper Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Pike County students show an average math proficiency of 32.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 7 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.7%
School
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N/A

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

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Pikeville
Total Enrollment
7,719
Teachers (FTE)
500
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pike County?

Pike County has 20 schools in total — 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pike County?

The average composite rating for Pike County is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pike County?

Pike County spends $14,180 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pike County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pike County is 15.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pike County?

Kimper Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pike County with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Pike County?

Across schools in Pike County with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pike County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Pike County has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 20 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
32.2%
ELA Proficiency
43.7%

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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