Best Schools in Boyd County, KY
Boyd County, KY has 24 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,290 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Boyd County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boyd County, KY
The top high schools in Boyd County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul G. Blazer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students
2. Boyd County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 911 Students
3. Fairview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairview Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
4. Raceland-worthington Schools Campus A
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raceland-worthington Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 18 Students
5. Ashland Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 8 Students
6. Boyd County Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students
7. Ramey-estep High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boyd County, KY
The top middle schools in Boyd County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students
2. Boyd County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boyd County, KY
The top elementary schools in Boyd County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponderosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
2. Hager Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
3. Summit Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
4. Oakview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
5. Charles Russell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 213 Students
6. Crabbe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
7. Cannonsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
8. Catlettsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
9. Poage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Independent • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
10. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairview Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boyd County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boyd County, KY has a total population of 48,261 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boyd County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Boyd County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boyd County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boyd County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Boyd County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Boyd County, KY
How many schools are in Boyd County, KY?
Boyd County, KY has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,290 students in total.
How do schools in Boyd County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Boyd County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Boyd County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boyd County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Boyd County
3 places in Boyd County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Ashland (14)
- Catlettsburg (2)
- Rush (1)
School districts (2)
- Boyd County (8 schools)
- Ashland Independent (7 schools)