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Raceland-Worthington Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,120 students in Raceland-Worthington Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Raceland-Worthington Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
5 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,120 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Raceland-Worthington Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,564 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,813 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,564
$14,269
Spending / Student
$11,813
$14,008
Best Raceland-Worthington Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raceland-worthington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 8-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 Greenup Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 836-7141
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Raceland-worthington Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Rams Blvd.
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-7141
Gr: 3-7 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Raceland-worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Roberts Dr
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 920-2091
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Ram Blvd
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Russell, KY 41169
(606) 836-3844
Gr: PK-2 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Raceland-Worthington Independent School District?
Raceland-Worthington Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,120 students.
What is the rank of Raceland-Worthington Independent School District?
Raceland-Worthington Independent School District is ranked #47 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Raceland-Worthington Independent School District?
93% of Raceland-Worthington Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Raceland-Worthington Independent School District?
Raceland-Worthington Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Raceland-Worthington Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,813 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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