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Elliott County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 911 students in Elliott County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Elliott County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
911 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elliott 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
97%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,963 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 $13,682 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,963
$14,242
Spending / Student
$13,682
$13,981
Best Elliott County School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elliott County Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 South Ky 7
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
(606) 738-8402
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
(606) 738-8402
Gr: 3-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Elliott County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
353 South Ky 7
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
(606) 738-8052
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
(606) 738-8052
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Elliott County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 South Ky 7
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
(606) 738-8102
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
(606) 738-8102
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
155 Lakeside School Road
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
(606) 738-8202
Sandy Hook, KY 41171
(606) 738-8202
Gr: PK-2 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elliott County School District?
Elliott County School District manages 4 public schools serving 911 students.
What is the rank of Elliott County School District?
Elliott County School District is ranked #145 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 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elliott County School District?
97% of Elliott County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elliott County School District?
Elliott County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Elliott County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,682 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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