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Jenkins Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 482 students in Jenkins Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Jenkins Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,537 Schools
# Students
482 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jenkins Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
96%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,965 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,477 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,965
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,477
$13,981
Best Jenkins Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenkins Independent School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jenkins Independent School District?
Jenkins Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 482 students.
What is the rank of Jenkins Independent School District?
Jenkins Independent School District is ranked #167 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkins Independent School District?
96% of Jenkins Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jenkins Independent School District?
Jenkins Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jenkins Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,477 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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