Paintsville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 774 students in Paintsville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Paintsville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Paintsville Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
7 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
724 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
94%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
57
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
47
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,703 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 774 students.
What is the rank of Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District is ranked #74 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paintsville Independent School District?
94% of Paintsville Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paintsville Independent School District?
Paintsville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Paintsville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,703 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 774 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
