Pike 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 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,719 students in Pike County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Pike County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Pike County 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 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.46
# American Indian Students
4 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
68 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
7,429 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
96%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
102 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
471
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
569
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
547
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
588
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
565
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
521
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
514
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
526
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
547
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
535
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
623
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
546
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
598
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
563
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
6
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,705 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,943 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Pike County School District?
Pike County School District manages 20 public schools serving 7,719 students.
What is the rank of Pike County School District?
Pike County School District is ranked #63 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County School District?
96% of Pike County School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pike County School District?
Pike County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Pike County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,943 is less than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 20 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,719 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
