Serving 321 students in grades 7-12, Paintsville 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 proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 321 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Paintsville 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 diversity score of Paintsville High School is 0.10, 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.
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 Paintsville High School?
The graduation rate of Paintsville High School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paintsville High School?
321 students attend Paintsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Paintsville High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paintsville High School?
Paintsville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paintsville High School offer ?
Paintsville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paintsville High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 321 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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