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#858 of 1,284 schools in KY
Betsy Layne High School
High School · Floyd County · Betsy Layne, KY
A Floyd County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
554 Bobcat Blvd, Betsy Layne, KY 41605
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Betsy Layne High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Betsy Layne High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northpoint AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 3.6 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Pike County Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 3.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Floyd Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 530 | Compare → |
| Home Instruction H.s.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Floyd County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Betsy Layne High School is listed in Floyd County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Betsy Layne High School
Betsy Layne High School is a public high school in Betsy Layne, KY, part of Floyd County, serving approximately 412 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Betsy Layne High School
What grades does Betsy Layne High School serve?
Betsy Layne High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Betsy Layne High School?
Betsy Layne High School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betsy Layne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betsy Layne High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Betsy Layne High School rank in KY?
Betsy Layne High School ranks #858 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Betsy Layne High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Betsy Layne High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Betsy Layne High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Betsy Layne High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Betsy Layne High School a charter school?
No, Betsy Layne High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Betsy Layne High School a Title I school?
No, Betsy Layne High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Betsy Layne High School?
77.9% of students at Betsy Layne High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Floyd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (606) 263-6280
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 41605)
- 546
- Area median age
- 68
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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