Bath County Schools & Education
Bath County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,080
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
25/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#119
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bath County
Measured School Summary
Bath County faces educational challenges with a school score of 25/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,080 per pupil, Bath County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 56% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bath County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
25/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #119 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
6.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,080
$814 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bath County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bath County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Bath County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#119
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 32 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Bath County
Elementary to high school visible
1,972 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bath County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bath County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bath County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Bath County's Growing School System
Bath County supports 1,972 students across five public schools, including two elementary, one middle, and two high schools. All schools are part of a single county-wide district, ensuring a focused and shared educational mission. The system is designed to provide comprehensive care for students from preschool through graduation.
The Core of Bath County Education
The Bath County school district manages all five schools and serves nearly 2,000 students across its rural landscape. There are no charter schools in the county, concentrating all educational resources into the local public district. This centralization allows the district to remain the heart of the county's community life.
A Fully Rural Educational Experience
All five schools in Bath County are located in rural locales, reflecting the county's open and natural setting. The average school size is 394 students, with Bath County High School being the largest at 618 students. At the other end of the scale, the Second Chance Academy offers specialized high school support for just 13 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Bath County
Reported Enrollment
1,972
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bath County
Bath County
5 Public Schools in Bath County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath County High School | Record | Bath County | Owingsville, 40360Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 618 |
| Owingsville Elementary School | Record | Bath County | Owingsville, 40360Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 530 |
| Bath County Middle School | Record | Bath County | Owingsville, 40360Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 416 |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Record | Bath County | Owingsville, 40360Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 395 |
| Second Chance Academy | Record | Bath County | Owingsville, 40360Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 13 |
Owingsville Elementary School
Bath County
Owingsville, 40360 / Rural: Distant
Crossroads Elementary School
Bath County
Owingsville, 40360 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,080
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Bath County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bath County, Kentucky?
Bath County supports 1,972 students across five public schools, including two elementary, one middle, and two high schools. All schools are part of a single county-wide district, ensuring a focused and shared educational mission. The system is designed to provide comprehensive care for students from preschool through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Bath County, Kentucky?
The Bath County school district manages all five schools and serves nearly 2,000 students across its rural landscape. There are no charter schools in the county, concentrating all educational resources into the local public district. This centralization allows the district to remain the heart of the county's community life.
What is the school experience like in Bath County?
All five schools in Bath County are located in rural locales, reflecting the county's open and natural setting. The average school size is 394 students, with Bath County High School being the largest at 618 students. At the other end of the scale, the Second Chance Academy offers specialized high school support for just 13 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.