Best Schools in Floyd County, KY
Floyd County, KY has 15 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,672 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Floyd County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Floyd County, KY
The top high schools in Floyd County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Floyd Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 552 Students
2. Betsy Layne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
3. Prestonsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 492 Students
4. Home Instruction H.s.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 10 Students
Best Middle Schools in Floyd County, KY
The top middle schools in Floyd County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James D. Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 312 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Floyd County, KY
The top elementary schools in Floyd County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. May Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 428 Students
2. Duff-allen Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 450 Students
3. John M. Stumbo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 280 Students
4. Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 484 Students
5. Prestonsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
6. Betsy Layne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 628 Students
7. South Floyd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 608 Students
8. Home Instruction Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Floyd County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Floyd County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Floyd County, KY has a total population of 35,942 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Floyd 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 Floyd County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Floyd County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Floyd 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 Floyd County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Floyd County, KY
How many schools are in Floyd County, KY?
Floyd County, KY has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,672 students in total.
How do schools in Floyd County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Floyd County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Floyd County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Floyd 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Floyd County
9 places in Floyd County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Prestonsburg (3)
- Eastern (2)
- Martin (2)
- Petersburg (2)
- Allen (1)
- Betsy Layne (1)
- Grethel (1)
- Hi Hat (1)
- Stanville (1)
School districts (1)
- Floyd County (14 schools)