Powell County School District
School District · Stanton, Kentucky
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,087
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,087
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Powell County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Powell 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.
Bowen Elementary School
Stanton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Powell County High School
Stanton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Powell County Academy
Stanton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
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. District-level spending was $14,085 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Powell County with test data.
Schools in Powell County
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Stanton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,087
- Teachers (FTE)
- 135
- District spending per student
- $14,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Powell County?
Powell County's district-level spending was $14,085 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 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%
How we rate schools
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Compare Powell 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)
- 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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