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#874 of 1,284 schools in KY
Owen County High School
High School · Owen County · Owenton, KY
A high school in Owenton, KY where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2340 Highway 22 E, Owenton, KY 40359
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Owen County High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Owen County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Owenton), 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
$59,746
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$656/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Owen County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Owen County High School is listed in Owen County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owen County High School
Owen County High School is a public high school in Owenton, KY, part of Owen County, serving approximately 558 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #874 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owen County High School
What grades does Owen County High School serve?
Owen County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Owen County High School?
Owen County High School has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owen County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owen County High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owen County High School rank in KY?
Owen County High School ranks #874 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Owen County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Owen County 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 Owen County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owen County High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Owen County High School a charter school?
No, Owen County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owen County High School a Title I school?
No, Owen County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owen County High School?
53.6% of students at Owen County 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
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Owen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (502) 484-5509
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40359)
- 7,222
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 40359; 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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