For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,449 students in Floyd County, KY (there are , serving 152 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Floyd County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Floyd County, KY are May Valley Elementary School, John M. Stumbo Elementary School and Floyd Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Floyd County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Floyd County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Floyd County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
May Valley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
481 Stephens Br
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Gr: PK-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6945 Ky Rt 979
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Floyd Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
651 Ky Rt 680w
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 886-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Randy Caudill Loop
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Betsy Layne High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
554 Bobcat Blvd
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Duff-allen Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
183 Rebel Road
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Eagle Ln
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Prestonsburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Blackcat Boulevard
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
James D. Adams Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Betsy Layne Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
256 School St
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
South Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
299 Mt. Raider Dr.
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 263-6175
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 263-6175
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1212.
Prestonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Clark Dr.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Floyd County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1024 Ky Rt. 122
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3088
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3088
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Floyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
442 Ky Rt 550
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-9543
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-9543
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
183 Rebel Road
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Carl D Perkins Job Corp Academy Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
478 Meadows Br. Rd
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-1037
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2487
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
183 Rebel Rd
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-9420
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-9420
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
336 Ky Rt 680
Mc Dowell, KY 41647
(606) 377-6640
Mc Dowell, KY 41647
(606) 377-6640
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Opportunities Unlimited Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11479 Main St
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
299 Mt Raider Dr Ste 101
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 452-9600
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 452-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
43 Osborne Branch Rd
Bevinsville, KY 41606
(606) 452-2131
Bevinsville, KY 41606
(606) 452-2131
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Floyd County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Floyd County, KY include May Valley Elementary School, John M. Stumbo Elementary School and Floyd Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Floyd County?
15 public schools are located in Floyd County.
What percentage of students in Floyd County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Floyd County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County?
Floyd County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Floyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Floyd County include: Floyd Central High School vs. Prestonsburg High School, Prestonsburg High School vs. Betsy Layne High School, Betsy Layne High School vs. Prestonsburg High School
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