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Public School Review - Established 2003

Boyd County School District

1104 Bob Mccullough Dr
Ashland, KY 41102
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (606) 928-4141
www.boyd.kyschools.us

Top Rankings

Boyd County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,994 students in Boyd County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Boyd County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
2,994 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K230142
Kind210265
1182276
2205279
3220289
4196271
5227276
6213276
7224257
8184274
9234298
10221295
11233283
12210264
Grade Not Listed53
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District Rank

Boyd County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#133 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearBoyd County School District
2023#133
2022#133
2021#129
2019#124
2018#96
2017#99
2016#70
2015#64
2014#73
2013#84
2012#88
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29%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
202329%38%
202228%38%
202120%30%
201938%46%
201843%47%
201741%47%
201646%49%
201543%45%
201440%46%
201337%42%
201234%41%
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39%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
202239%45%
202137%42%
201954%56%
201843%56%
201755%56%
201658%56%
201558%55%
201458%54%
201351%51%
201248%48%
201175%72%
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17%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
202217%22%
202119%24%
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95%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
202395%90%
202291%90%
202190%90%
202092%90%
201995%90%
201894%90%
201796%89%
201693%89%
201593%89%
201495%88%
201394%89%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
20240.120.46
20230.120.45
20220.100.44
20210.110.42
20200.100.41
20190.100.41
20180.070.39
20170.070.39
20160.060.38
20150.220.38
20140.080.36
20130.070.35
20120.070.33
20110.070.32
20100.070.32
20090.050.30
20080.050.30
20070.050.28
20060.040.24
20050.040.25
20040.040.24
20030.050.23
20020.110.24
20010.040.25
20000.040.23
19990.020.23
19980.020.22
19970.030.22
19960.030.20
19950.020.20
19940.040.23
19930.030.18
19920.010.18
19910.010.18
19900.010.18
19890.010.18
19880.010.18
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
20202%2%
20192%2%
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% Hispanic
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
20242%10%
20232%9%
20222%8%
20213%8%
20201%7%
20191%7%
20182%6%
20172%6%
20161%6%
20153%6%
20141%5%
20132%5%
20122%4%
20111%4%
20101%4%
20091%4%
20081%4%
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% Black
1%
11%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
20241%11%
20231%11%
20221%11%
20161%11%
20141%11%
20131%11%
20121%11%
20111%11%
20102%12%
20092%11%
20082%11%
20073%11%
20062%11%
20052%11%
20042%11%
20032%11%
20021%10%
20012%11%
20002%11%
19991%11%
19981%10%
19971%10%
19961%10%
19951%10%
19942%11%
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% White
94%
71%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
202494%72%
202394%73%
202295%74%
202194%75%
202095%76%
201995%76%
201896%77%
201796%77%
201697%78%
201578%78%
201496%79%
201396%80%
201296%81%
201197%82%
201097%82%
200997%83%
200897%83%
200797%84%
200698%86%
200598%86%
200498%86%
200397%87%
200295%87%
200198%86%
200098%87%
199999%87%
199899%88%
199799%88%
199699%89%
199599%89%
199498%87%
199399%90%
1992100%90%
1991100%90%
1990100%90%
1989100%90%
1988100%90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
20243%5%
20233%5%
20222%5%
20213%4%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20182%4%
20172%4%
20161%3%
20154%3%
20142%3%
20131%3%
20121%2%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,599 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,080 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
2023$50 MM$31 MM
2022$46 MM$28 MM
2021$50 MM$31 MM
2020$46 MM$28 MM
2019$44 MM$29 MM
2018$41 MM$28 MM
2017$42 MM$27 MM
2016$38 MM$26 MM
2015$36 MM$24 MM
2014$36 MM$25 MM
2012$36 MM$25 MM
2011$37 MM$25 MM
2010$36 MM$24 MM
2009$34 MM$24 MM
2008$34 MM$23 MM
2007$32 MM$21 MM
2006$32 MM$21 MM
2005$31 MM$19 MM
2004$30 MM$18 MM
2003$28 MM$17 MM
2002$27 MM$16 MM
2001$26 MM$16 MM
2000$25 MM$15 MM
1999$25 MM$15 MM
1998$23 MM$13 MM
1997$22 MM$13 MM
1996$21 MM$12 MM
1995$19 MM$12 MM
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Spending
$48 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
2023$48 MM$31 MM
2022$47 MM$30 MM
2021$48 MM$31 MM
2020$47 MM$30 MM
2019$41 MM$29 MM
2018$46 MM$29 MM
2017$49 MM$27 MM
2016$43 MM$26 MM
2015$36 MM$24 MM
2014$35 MM$24 MM
2012$53 MM$25 MM
2011$45 MM$25 MM
2010$36 MM$24 MM
2009$32 MM$23 MM
2008$33 MM$23 MM
2007$31 MM$23 MM
2006$31 MM$21 MM
2005$30 MM$20 MM
2004$28 MM$18 MM
2003$29 MM$17 MM
2002$27 MM$16 MM
2001$26 MM$15 MM
2000$27 MM$16 MM
1999$29 MM$15 MM
1998$23 MM$14 MM
1997$22 MM$14 MM
1996$21 MM$13 MM
1995$19 MM$12 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,599
$14,269

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
2023$16,021$14,017
2022$13,778$12,277
2021$15,852$13,947
2020$13,778$12,277
2018$12,824$12,004
2017$12,930$11,655
2016$11,385$11,340
2015$10,780$10,260
2014$10,551$10,525
2012$10,560$10,538
2011$11,494$10,815
2010$10,318$10,260
2009$10,021$10,129
2008$10,074$9,593
2007$9,740$9,177
2006$8,922$8,595
2005$8,467$8,058
2004$8,200$7,571
2003$7,504$7,233
2002$7,461$6,765
2001$7,597$6,804
2000$7,135$6,297
1999$6,557$6,223
1998$6,090$5,571
1997$5,831$5,719
1995$5,046$5,143
1992$4,188$3,961
1990$3,007$3,028
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Spending / Student
$16,080
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearBoyd County School DistrictKentucky
2023$15,520$14,031
2022$14,144$13,046
2021$15,357$13,961
2020$14,144$13,046
2018$14,359$12,248
2017$15,090$11,623
2016$12,843$11,206
2015$10,792$10,180
2014$10,177$10,401
2012$15,357$10,497
2011$14,184$10,742
2010$10,330$10,180
2009$9,455$9,906
2008$9,696$9,747
2007$9,279$9,749
2006$8,696$8,847
2005$8,337$8,358
2004$7,745$7,657
2003$7,683$7,021
2002$7,412$6,829
2001$7,544$6,553
2000$7,748$6,848
1999$7,571$6,265
1998$5,963$5,710
1997$5,783$6,044
1995$4,826$4,886
1992$3,870$3,804
1990$2,978$3,062
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Best Boyd County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16701 Ponderosa Dr
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 928-2330
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Boyd County Central School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12001 Twin Ridge Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 925-0400
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
830 State Rt 716
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-6533
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Catlettsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3348 Court St
Catlettsburg, KY 41129
(606) 739-5515
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Boyd County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14375 Lions Lane
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Boyd County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1226 Summit Road
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-9547
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Cannonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12219 Midland Trail Rd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7131
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland Technical College
Vocational School
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Boyd Co Career & Tech Educ Ctr Voc School
Vocational School
12300 Midland Trail Rd.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7120
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
12307 Midland Trail
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-7110
Gr: PK | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Ashland Reg Tech Center
Vocational School
4818 Roberts Drive
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 928-4256
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Boyd County School District?
Boyd County School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,994 students.
What is the rank of Boyd County School District?
Boyd County School District is ranked #132 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County School District?
94% of Boyd County School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boyd County School District?
Boyd County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Boyd County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,080 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,994 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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