Below Average
#1042 of 1,284 schools in KY
Breathitt Regional School
High School · Breathitt County · Jackson, KY
A Breathitt County high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2725 Hwy. 30 West, Jackson, KY 41339
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Breathitt Regional School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 13 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Breathitt Regional 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated764/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,144
Median home value
$71,000
Median rent
$560/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41339; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breathitt Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Breathitt County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 731 | Compare → |
| Breathitt County Area Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–12 | 2.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Jackson City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 356 | 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.
Breathitt County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Breathitt Regional School is listed in Breathitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Breathitt Regional School
Breathitt Regional School is a public high school in Jackson, KY, part of Breathitt County, serving approximately 38 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,042 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Breathitt Regional School
What grades does Breathitt Regional School serve?
Breathitt Regional School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Breathitt Regional School?
Breathitt Regional School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breathitt Regional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breathitt Regional School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Breathitt Regional School rank in KY?
Breathitt Regional School ranks #1,042 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Breathitt Regional School's MySchoolScout rating?
Breathitt Regional School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Breathitt Regional School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Breathitt Regional School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Breathitt Regional School a charter school?
No, Breathitt Regional School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Breathitt Regional School a Title I school?
No, Breathitt Regional School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Breathitt Regional School?
10.5% of students at Breathitt Regional 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Breathitt County
- Phone
- (606) 693-4907
- Area population (ZIP 41339)
- 10,563
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 41339; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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