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Wayne County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,120 students in Wayne County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Wayne County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
8 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
3,120 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wayne County 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 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
22%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
84%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,381 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,722 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,381
$14,242
Spending / Student
$14,722
$13,981
Best Wayne County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Gr: 8-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Gr: 3-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Gr: 1-2 | 437 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1080 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Gr: PK-K | 361 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,120 students.
What is the rank of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District is ranked #126 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County School District?
84% of Wayne County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne County School District?
Wayne County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Wayne County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,722 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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