Pulaski County School District
School District · Somerset, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#53 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,724
$1,262 vs Kentucky median
District size
7,840 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
About Pulaski County
Pulaski County is a Somerset, Kentucky school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 7,840 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $12,724 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Pulaski County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Southwestern High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Pulaski County students show an average math proficiency of 50.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pulaski County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pulaski County with test data.
Schools in Pulaski County
14 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Somerset
- Total Enrollment
- 7,840
- Teachers (FTE)
- 488
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County has 14 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pulaski County?
The average composite rating for Pulaski County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County spends $12,724 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pulaski County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pulaski County is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pulaski County?
Southwestern High School is the highest-rated school in Pulaski County with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Pulaski County?
Across schools in Pulaski County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pulaski County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Pulaski County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 14 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in KY
Compare Pulaski 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)
- 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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