Very Good
#251 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 20% in state
Raceland-worthington High School
High School · Raceland-worthington Independent · Raceland, KY
A Raceland-worthington Independent high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Ram Blvd., Raceland, KY 41169
- Math 38% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Raceland-worthington High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raceland-worthington 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average393/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raceland), 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
$66,114
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41169; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Russell Independent Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 2.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| St Joseph High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 7–12 | 3.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Ironton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 418 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Raceland-worthington Independent
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raceland-worthington High School is listed in Raceland-Worthington Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raceland-worthington High School
Raceland-worthington High School is a public high school in Raceland, KY, part of Raceland-worthington Independent, serving approximately 317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #251 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raceland-worthington High School
What grades does Raceland-worthington High School serve?
Raceland-worthington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Raceland-worthington High School?
Raceland-worthington High School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raceland-worthington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raceland-worthington 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 Raceland-worthington High School rank in KY?
Raceland-worthington High School ranks #251 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Raceland-worthington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Raceland-worthington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Raceland-worthington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raceland-worthington High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Raceland-worthington High School a charter school?
No, Raceland-worthington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raceland-worthington High School a Title I school?
No, Raceland-worthington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raceland-worthington High School?
47.3% of students at Raceland-worthington 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
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Greenup County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (606) 836-8221
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 41169)
- 5,527
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 41169; 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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