Owen County Schools & Education
Owen County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,356
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#51
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Owen County
Measured School Summary
Owen County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,356 per pupil, Owen County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Owen 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
3 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #51 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,356
$538 below the state average
School coverage
3
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
Owen County has 3 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 Owen 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
Owen 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
#51
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Owen County
Elementary to high school visible
1,732 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Owen County is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Owen 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 Owen 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.
Streamlined Success in a Rural District
Owen County operates three public schools—one elementary, one middle, and one high school—serving 1,732 students. This simplified structure allows the single district to focus resources on a clear K-12 pipeline.
Local Control with No Charters
The Owen County school district manages 100% of the county's 1,732 students across its three campuses. No charter schools exist in the county, reflecting a community committed to its traditional public system.
Purely Rural Learning Environment
All three schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average size of 577 students per building. Owen County Elementary is the largest campus with 690 students, providing a foundational start for the county's youth.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Owen County
Reported Enrollment
1,732
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Owen County
Owen County
3 Public Schools in Owen 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen County Elementary/Primary School | Record | Owen County | Owenton, 40359Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 690 |
| Owen County High School | Record | Owen County | Owenton, 40359Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 558 |
| Maurice Bowling Middle School | Record | Owen County | Owenton, 40359Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 484 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,356
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Owen County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Owen County, Kentucky?
Owen County operates three public schools—one elementary, one middle, and one high school—serving 1,732 students. This simplified structure allows the single district to focus resources on a clear K-12 pipeline.
What are the major school districts in Owen County, Kentucky?
The Owen County school district manages 100% of the county's 1,732 students across its three campuses. No charter schools exist in the county, reflecting a community committed to its traditional public system.
What is the school experience like in Owen County?
All three schools in the county are classified as rural, with an average size of 577 students per building. Owen County Elementary is the largest campus with 690 students, providing a foundational start for the county's youth.
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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.