Owsley County Schools & Education
Owsley County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,898
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#46
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Owsley County
Measured School Summary
Owsley County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,898 per pupil, Owsley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Owsley 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
2 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #46 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,898
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
2
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
Owsley County has 2 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 Owsley 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
Owsley 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
#46
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Owsley County
Elementary and high visible
785 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Owsley County is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Owsley County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Owsley 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.
Focused Education in a Small Rural Setting
Owsley County serves its 785 students through a highly focused two-school system. The single-district infrastructure consists of one elementary school and one high school, covering all grade levels for the community.
A Community-Driven Public District
Owsley County school district is the sole educational provider for the area's 785 students. Charter schools represent 0% of the local options, as the county maintains a unified public school approach.
Intimate Rural Campus Atmosphere
Both campuses are situated in rural locales and maintain small average sizes of 393 students. Owsley County Elementary is the larger facility with 412 students, while the high school serves 373 students in a 6-12 grade configuration.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Owsley County
Reported Enrollment
785
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Owsley County
Owsley County
2 Public Schools in Owsley 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owsley County Elementary School | Record | Owsley County | Booneville, 41314Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 412 |
| Owsley County High School | Record | Owsley County | Booneville, 41314Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 373 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,898
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Owsley County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Owsley County, Kentucky?
Owsley County serves its 785 students through a highly focused two-school system. The single-district infrastructure consists of one elementary school and one high school, covering all grade levels for the community.
What are the major school districts in Owsley County, Kentucky?
Owsley County school district is the sole educational provider for the area's 785 students. Charter schools represent 0% of the local options, as the county maintains a unified public school approach.
What is the school experience like in Owsley County?
Both campuses are situated in rural locales and maintain small average sizes of 393 students. Owsley County Elementary is the larger facility with 412 students, while the high school serves 373 students in a 6-12 grade configuration.
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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.