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Wolfe County 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 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,083 students in Wolfe 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 Wolfe County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,083 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wolfe 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
98%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,372 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,884 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,372
$14,242
Spending / Student
$16,884
$13,981
Best Wolfe County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Campton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Little Wolfe Drive
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1745 South Ky 715
Rogers, KY 41365
(606) 668-8302
Rogers, KY 41365
(606) 668-8302
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Red River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
78 Red River Valley Elem. Rd
Hazel Green, KY 41332
(606) 662-8252
Hazel Green, KY 41332
(606) 662-8252
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Wolfe County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Wolfe County High School Rd
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Wolfe County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Johnson Street
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wolfe County School District?
Wolfe County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,083 students.
What is the rank of Wolfe County School District?
Wolfe 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wolfe County School District?
98% of Wolfe County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wolfe County School District?
Wolfe County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Wolfe County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,884 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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