Boyd County Schools & Education
Boyd County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,151
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#21
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Boyd County
Measured School Summary
Boyd County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.3%.
Funding Context
Boyd County spends $8,151 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Boyd 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
25 public schools and 3 districts 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #21 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.3%
1.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,151
$1,257 above the state average
School coverage
25
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Boyd County has 25 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Boyd 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.
Mixed school landscape
Boyd County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#21
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above 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.
Ashland Independent
Elementary to high school visible
3,261 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Boyd County
Elementary to high school visible
3,102 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
Fairview Independent
Elementary and high visible
582 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Boyd County is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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 Boyd County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Boyd County district systems?
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 Boyd 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.
A Robust Network of 25 Schools
Boyd County operates a comprehensive system of 25 schools serving nearly 7,000 students. The infrastructure is divided into three districts and includes 10 elementary schools and 8 high schools.
Ashland Independent and Boyd County Districts
Ashland Independent is the largest district by enrollment with 3,261 students, followed closely by Boyd County with 3,102 students. No charter schools are currently operating within the county's boundaries.
Diverse Urban and Suburban Settings
Boyd County offers a mix of 11 city and 9 suburban schools, with an average enrollment of 318 students. Boyd County High School is the largest campus in the county, serving 911 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Boyd County
Reported Enrollment
6,991
25 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Boyd County
Ashland Independent
Boyd County
Fairview Independent
25 Public Schools in Boyd 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 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County High School | Record | Boyd County | Ashland, 41102Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 911 |
| Paul G. Blazer High School | Record | Ashland Independent | Ashland, 41102City: Small | 9–12 | High | 893 |
| Ashland Middle School | Record | Ashland Independent | Ashland, 41102City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 687 |
| Boyd County Middle School | Record | Boyd County | Ashland, 41102Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 620 |
| Summit Elementary School | Record | Boyd County | Ashland, 41102Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 477 |
| Hager Elementary School | Record | Ashland Independent | Ashland, 41101City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 357 |
| Fairview High School | Record | Fairview Independent | Ashland, 41102Suburb: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 342 |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Record | Boyd County | Catlettsburg, 41129Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 324 |
| Crabbe Elementary School | Record | Ashland Independent | Ashland, 41101City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 322 |
| Poage Elementary School | Record | Ashland Independent | Ashland, 41102City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 299 |
| Oakview Elementary School | Record | Ashland Independent | Ashland, 41101City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 293 |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | Record | Boyd County | Ashland, 41102Suburb: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 271 |
| Fairview Elementary School | Record | Fairview Independent | Ashland, 41102Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 240 |
| Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy | Record | Boyd County | Ashland, 41102Suburb: Midsize | PK | Other | 230 |
| Charles Russell Elementary School | Record | Ashland Independent | Ashland, 41101City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 213 |
| Catlettsburg Elementary School | Record | Boyd County | Catlettsburg, 41129Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 209 |
| Ashland Head Start | Record | Ashland Independent | Ashland, 41101City: Small | PK | Other | 189 |
| Ramey-Estep High School | Record | Boyd County | Rush, 41168Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 39 |
| Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus B | Record | Raceland-Worthington Independent | Ashland, 41101City: Small | KG–12 | Alternative | 28 |
| Boyd County Central School | Record | Boyd County | Rush, 41168Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 21 |
Ponderosa Elementary School
Boyd County
Catlettsburg, 41129 / Rural: Fringe
Crabbe Elementary School
Ashland Independent
Ashland, 41101 / City: Small
Oakview Elementary School
Ashland Independent
Ashland, 41101 / City: Small
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Boyd County
Ashland, 41102 / Suburb: Midsize
Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Independent
Ashland, 41102 / Suburb: Midsize
Charles Russell Elementary School
Ashland Independent
Ashland, 41101 / City: Small
Catlettsburg Elementary School
Boyd County
Catlettsburg, 41129 / Suburb: Midsize
Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus B
Raceland-Worthington Independent
Ashland, 41101 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,151
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Boyd County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Boyd County, Kentucky?
Boyd County operates a comprehensive system of 25 schools serving nearly 7,000 students. The infrastructure is divided into three districts and includes 10 elementary schools and 8 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Boyd County, Kentucky?
Ashland Independent is the largest district by enrollment with 3,261 students, followed closely by Boyd County with 3,102 students. No charter schools are currently operating within the county's boundaries.
What is the school experience like in Boyd County?
Boyd County offers a mix of 11 city and 9 suburban schools, with an average enrollment of 318 students. Boyd County High School is the largest campus in the county, serving 911 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.