Pulaski County School District
School District · Somerset, Kentucky
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,724
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Pulaski County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pulaski 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.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Somerset · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northern Elementary School
Somerset · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pulaski Elementary School
Somerset · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#21 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,724
$1,262 vs Kentucky median
District size
7,840 students
Much larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Pulaski County ranks #21 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Pulaski County's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Oak Hill Elementary School (9.2/10), Northern Elementary School (9.1/10), and Pulaski Elementary School (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Pulaski County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pulaski County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Hill Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Northern Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Pulaski Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Southern Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Shopville Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Pulaski County High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Burnside Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Southern Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Northern Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Southwestern High School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.2/10, Pulaski County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oak Hill Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Pulaski County students show an average math proficiency of 54.9% and ELA proficiency of 59.6%.
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 7.2/10. 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?
Oak Hill Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pulaski County with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Pulaski County?
Across schools in Pulaski County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.6%. 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 7.2/10 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 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.6%
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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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