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Floyd County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,347 students in Floyd County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Floyd County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
14 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
5,347 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
351 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Floyd County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 91% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
97%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,786 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,671 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,786
$14,269
Spending / Student
$15,671
$14,008
Best Floyd County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
May Valley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
481 Stephens Br
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6945 Ky Rt 979
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Floyd Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
651 Ky Rt 680w
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Randy Caudill Loop
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Betsy Layne High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
554 Bobcat Blvd
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Duff-allen Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
183 Rebel Road
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Eagle Ln
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Prestonsburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Blackcat Boulevard
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
James D. Adams Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Betsy Layne Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
256 School St
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
South Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
299 Mt. Raider Dr.
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 263-6175
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 263-6175
Gr: PK-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1212.
Prestonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Clark Dr.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Floyd County School District?
Floyd County School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,347 students.
What is the rank of Floyd County School District?
Floyd County School District is ranked #135 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County School District?
97% of Floyd County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Floyd County School District?
Floyd County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Floyd County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,671 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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