Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Fulton Independent 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Fulton Independent School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Fulton Independent School's student population of 324 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Fulton Independent 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 Fulton Independent School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1023 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
37%
11%
White
36%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Fulton Independent School is ranked #1023 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Fulton Independent School often compared to?
Fulton Independent Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton County High School, Fulton County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton Independent School?
The graduation rate of Fulton Independent School is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fulton Independent School?
324 students attend Fulton Independent School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fulton Independent School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton Independent School?
Fulton Independent School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fulton Independent School offer ?
Fulton Independent School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fulton Independent School part of?
Fulton Independent School is part of Fulton Independent School District.
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