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Powell County School District

School District · Stanton, Kentucky

Students: 2,087
Teachers (FTE): 135

Avg Rating

4.0

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,085

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

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Bowen Elementary School

5.0/10

Stanton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Powell County High School

4.5/10

Stanton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Powell County Academy

4.5/10

Stanton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#155 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.2

below Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,085

+$99 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,087 students

Typical than Kentucky median

The short answer

Powell County ranks #155 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Powell County's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bowen Elementary School (5.0/10), Powell County High School (4.5/10), and Powell County Academy (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Powell County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Bowen Elementary School 5.0 / 10
2 Powell County High School 4.5 / 10
3 Powell County Academy 4.5 / 10
4 Stanton Elementary School 3.8 / 10
5 Powell County Middle School 3.3 / 10
6 Clay City Elementary School 2.9 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Powell County

Powell County is a Stanton, Kentucky school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,087 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $14,085 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.0/10, Powell County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bowen Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.0/10.

In standardized testing, Powell County students show an average math proficiency of 36.2% and ELA proficiency of 45.5%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.2%
School
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ELA Proficiency 45.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Powell County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Stanton
Total Enrollment
2,087
Teachers (FTE)
135
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Powell County?

Powell County has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Powell County?

The average composite rating for Powell County is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Powell County?

Powell County spends $14,085 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Powell County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Powell County is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Powell County?

Bowen Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Powell County with a composite score of 5.0/10.

What are the test scores in Powell County?

Across schools in Powell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Powell County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Powell County has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 6 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
4.0/10
Math Proficiency
36.2%
ELA Proficiency
45.5%

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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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