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Bath County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

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

Elementary2
Middle1
High2
Other0

1 School District in Bath County

Bath County

5 schools
1,972 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

Bath County High School

Bath County

Owingsville, 40360 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High618 students

Owingsville Elementary School

Bath County

Owingsville, 40360 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary530 students

Bath County Middle School

Bath County

Owingsville, 40360 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle416 students

Crossroads Elementary School

Bath County

Owingsville, 40360 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary395 students

Second Chance Academy

Bath County

Owingsville, 40360 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12Alternative13 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,080

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Bath County?
Bath County has a school score of 25/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Bath County?
The high school graduation rate in Bath County is 87.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Bath County spend per student?
Bath County spends $6,080 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.