Serving 911 students in grades 9-12, Boyd County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Boyd County High School's student population of 911 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
911 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
Boyd County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyd County High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
95%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Boyd County High School is ranked #834 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Boyd County High School often compared to?
Boyd County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul G. Blazer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boyd County High School?
The graduation rate of Boyd County High School is 93%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boyd County High School?
911 students attend Boyd County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Boyd County High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd County High School?
Boyd County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boyd County High School offer ?
Boyd County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boyd County High School part of?
Boyd County High School is part of Boyd County School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 8/30/2014Good school. The only class I liked and had was band. :)5 11/15/2012New facilities are opening January 2013. Students are enthusiastic, intellectually diverse, & involved in many regular + nontraditional extracurricular activities including soccer, swimming, golf, volleyball, archery, fishing, science club, future problem solving, Mock Trial, dance, cheerleading, and more.2 6/8/2009Good teachers overall. Very poor leadership, we need change. Parent involvement is weak.Review Boyd County High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Good school. The only class I liked and had was band. :)
New facilities are opening January 2013. Students are enthusiastic, intellectually diverse, & involved in many regular + nontraditional extracurricular activities including soccer, swimming, golf, volleyball, archery, fishing, science club, future problem solving, Mock Trial, dance, cheerleading, and more.
Good teachers overall. Very poor leadership, we need change. Parent involvement is weak.
Review Boyd County High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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