Top Rankings
Corbin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,038 students in Corbin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Corbin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
3,038 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Corbin Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,204 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,778 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,204
$14,269
Spending / Student
$11,778
$14,008
Best Corbin Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corbin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
706 S. Kentucky Avenue
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4367
Gr: 4-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Corbin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Ed Mcneel Drive
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3619
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3619
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Corbin High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Snyder Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-3902
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-3902
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Corbin Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3551 Fifth Street Road
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3638
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3638
Gr: K-3 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Corbin School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S. Kentucky Avenue
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 215-2186
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 South Main Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
614 Master Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3612
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 523-3612
Gr: PK | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
108 Roy Kidd Ave
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Corbin Independent School District?
Corbin Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,038 students.
What is the rank of Corbin Independent School District?
Corbin Independent School District is ranked #7 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Corbin Independent School District?
91% of Corbin Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Corbin Independent School District?
Corbin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Corbin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,778 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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