Floyd County Schools & Education
Floyd County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,498
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#28
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Floyd County
Measured School Summary
Floyd County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,498 per pupil, Floyd County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Floyd 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
15 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,498
$604 above the state average
School coverage
15
1 district 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
Floyd County has 15 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 Floyd 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.
Dominant-district county
Floyd County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#28
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Floyd County
Elementary to high school visible
5,563 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Floyd County is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Floyd 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 Floyd 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 Broad Network in the Appalachian Foothills
Floyd County operates 15 public schools, including eight elementary and five high schools, serving 5,563 students. This comprehensive infrastructure is managed by a single district and includes one alternative school to support diverse learning needs. The system provides a mix of primary and secondary options tailored to the county's unique geography.
The Floyd County District Footprint
The Floyd County district is the primary provider of education, overseeing 14 of the 15 schools and all 5,563 students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model. The district manages large facilities like Prestonsburg Elementary and Betsy Layne Elementary, which both enroll over 600 students.
Rural Schools with Strong Town Links
With 10 rural schools and 5 town-based locations, Floyd County offers a blend of learning environments. Schools like Prestonsburg Elementary (649 students) provide a larger community feel, while the average school size across the county is 397 students. Most campuses are situated in scenic rural settings that reflect the county's natural character.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Floyd County
Reported Enrollment
5,563
15 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Floyd County
15 Public Schools in Floyd 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestonsburg Elementary School | Record | Floyd County | Prestonsburg, 41653Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 649 |
| Betsy Layne Elementary School | Record | Floyd County | Betsy Layne, 41605Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 628 |
| South Floyd Elementary School | Record | Floyd County | Hi Hat, 41636Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 608 |
| Floyd Central High School | Record | Floyd County | Eastern, 41622Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 552 |
| Prestonsburg High School | Record | Floyd County | Prestonsburg, 41653Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 492 |
| Allen Elementary School | Record | Floyd County | Allen, 41601Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 484 |
| Duff-Allen Central Elementary | Record | Floyd County | Eastern, 41622Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 450 |
| May Valley Elementary School | Record | Floyd County | Martin, 41649Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 428 |
| Betsy Layne High School | Record | Floyd County | Betsy Layne, 41605Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 407 |
| James D. Adams Middle School | Record | Floyd County | Prestonsburg, 41653Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 312 |
| John M. Stumbo Elementary School | Record | Floyd County | Grethel, 41631Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 280 |
| Renaissance Learning Center | Record | Floyd County | Martin, 41649Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 255 |
| HOME INSTRUCTION H.S. | Record | Floyd County | Prestonsburg, 41653Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 10 |
| HOME INSTRUCTION ELEMENTARY | Record | Floyd County | Prestonsburg, 41653Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 8 |
| Floyd County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Martin, 41649Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Prestonsburg Elementary School
Floyd County
Prestonsburg, 41653 / Rural: Fringe
Betsy Layne Elementary School
Floyd County
Betsy Layne, 41605 / Rural: Fringe
Duff-Allen Central Elementary
Floyd County
Eastern, 41622 / Rural: Distant
James D. Adams Middle School
Floyd County
Prestonsburg, 41653 / Town: Remote
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
Floyd County
Grethel, 41631 / Rural: Distant
Renaissance Learning Center
Floyd County
Martin, 41649 / Rural: Fringe
HOME INSTRUCTION ELEMENTARY
Floyd County
Prestonsburg, 41653 / Town: Remote
Floyd County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Martin, 41649 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,498
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Floyd County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Floyd County, Kentucky?
Floyd County operates 15 public schools, including eight elementary and five high schools, serving 5,563 students. This comprehensive infrastructure is managed by a single district and includes one alternative school to support diverse learning needs. The system provides a mix of primary and secondary options tailored to the county's unique geography.
What are the major school districts in Floyd County, Kentucky?
The Floyd County district is the primary provider of education, overseeing 14 of the 15 schools and all 5,563 students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model. The district manages large facilities like Prestonsburg Elementary and Betsy Layne Elementary, which both enroll over 600 students.
What is the school experience like in Floyd County?
With 10 rural schools and 5 town-based locations, Floyd County offers a blend of learning environments. Schools like Prestonsburg Elementary (649 students) provide a larger community feel, while the average school size across the county is 397 students. Most campuses are situated in scenic rural settings that reflect the county's natural character.
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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.