For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,671 students in Breathitt County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Breathitt County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
6 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,671 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Breathitt 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
97%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,966 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,889 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,966
$14,269
Spending / Student
$16,889
$14,008
Best Breathitt County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland-turner Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Breathitt Regional School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4907
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4907
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sebastian Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Gr: 3-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Breathitt County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2307 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Gr: 7-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Breathitt Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 693-4916
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,671 students.
What is the rank of Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District is ranked #139 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Breathitt County School District?
97% of Breathitt County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Breathitt County School District?
Breathitt County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Breathitt County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,889 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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