Top Rankings
Pulaski County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,729 students in Pulaski County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Pulaski County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
14 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
7,729 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
482 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pulaski County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
22%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
87%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,929 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,708 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$91 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,929
$14,269
Spending / Student
$11,708
$14,008
Best Pulaski County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shopville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10 Shopville Rd.
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 274-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6155 Hwy 39
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 423-1040
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1755 Wtlo Road
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-2014
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
107 W University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4713
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4713
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
198 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-5229
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Enterprise Dr
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 679-6855
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Northern Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Oak Leaf Lane
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1765 Wtlo Rd
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Pulaski County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Gr: 9-12 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Eubank Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 W Hwy 70
Eubank, KY 42567
(606) 379-2712
Eubank, KY 42567
(606) 379-2712
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 East Lakeshore Drive
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Burnside, KY 42519
(606) 561-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Nancy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Hwy 196
Nancy, KY 42544
(606) 636-6338
Nancy, KY 42544
(606) 636-6338
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
222 Langdon St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-4100
Gr: PK-K | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 231:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pulaski County School District?
Pulaski County School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,729 students.
What is the rank of Pulaski County School District?
Pulaski County School District is ranked #14 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County School District?
87% of Pulaski County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pulaski County School District?
Pulaski County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Pulaski County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,708 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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