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4.0 avg / 10

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

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#156 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

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 Powell County Academy, which has a composite score of 4.7/10.

In standardized testing, Powell County students show an average math proficiency of 24.9% and ELA proficiency of 35.8%.

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 24.9%
School
State
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ELA Proficiency 35.8%
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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?

Powell County Academy is the highest-rated school in Powell County with a composite score of 4.7/10.

What are the test scores in Powell County?

Across schools in Powell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.8%. 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 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
4.0/10
Math Proficiency
24.9%
ELA Proficiency
35.8%

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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