Betsy Layne High School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025)

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Top 50%

Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Betsy Layne High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
: Top 50%
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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Betsy Layne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category

Attribute

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

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Betsy Layne High School's student population of 412 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

412 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Betsy Layne High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Betsy Layne High School by grade.

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Betsy Layne High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Betsy Layne High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (KY)

#543 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Betsy Layne High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

35-39%

38%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Betsy Layne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

45-49%

45%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Betsy Layne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

10-14%

22%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Betsy Layne High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

15:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Betsy Layne High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

10%

Black

n/a

11%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Betsy Layne High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.

White

98%

72%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Betsy Layne High School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.04

0.46

This chart displays the diversity score of Betsy Layne High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

85-89%

90%

This chart displays graduation rate of Betsy Layne High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Eligible for

77%

56%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Floyd County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Betsy Layne High School's ranking?

Betsy Layne High School is ranked #543 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.

What schools are Betsy Layne High School often compared to?

Betsy Layne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prestonsburg High School, Floyd Central High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Betsy Layne High School?

The graduation rate of Betsy Layne High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.

How many students attend Betsy Layne High School?

412 students attend Betsy Layne High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Betsy Layne High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Betsy Layne High School?

Betsy Layne High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Betsy Layne High School offer ?

Betsy Layne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Betsy Layne High School part of?

Betsy Layne High School is part of Floyd County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
: Top 50%
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education