Pike County School District
School District · Pikeville, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 1 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
7,719
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 1 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
7,719
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Pike County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pike 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.
Phelps Elementary School
Phelps · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Elementary School
Pikeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Millard School
Pikeville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#39 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,180
+$194 vs Kentucky median
District size
7,719 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Pike County ranks #39 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Pike County's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Phelps Elementary School (9.6/10), Valley Elementary School (8.4/10), and Millard School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.6/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Pike County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pike County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phelps Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Millard School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Dorton Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Phelps High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Feds Creek Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Bevins Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Johns Creek Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Elkhorn City Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Shelby Valley High School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $14,180 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Pike County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Phelps Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Pike County students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 53.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Pike County with test data.
Schools in Pike County
20 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools1
High Schools7
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Pikeville
- Total Enrollment
- 7,719
- Teachers (FTE)
- 500
- District spending per student
- $14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Pike County?
Pike County's district-level spending was $14,180 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Phelps Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pike County with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Pike County?
Across schools in Pike County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.0%. 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 6.9/10 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 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Pike 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)
- 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)
- Nelson 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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