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Fulton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 611 students in Fulton County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
611 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fulton 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
30%
11%
% White
58%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,845 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,841 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,845
$14,269
Spending / Student
$13,841
$14,008
Best Fulton County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2740 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3904
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Fulton County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Fulton County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Hickman, KY 42050
(270) 236-3923
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District manages 3 public schools serving 611 students.
What is the rank of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District is ranked #118 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County School District?
58% of Fulton County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fulton County School District?
Fulton County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Fulton County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,841 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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