Best Public Schools in Mousie, KY

Summary:

The city of Mousie, Kentucky has only one school, Jones Fork Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Located in Knott County, the school faces challenges common to many rural communities, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 82.42%.

Jones Fork Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 193rd out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2024-2025 (4-star rating) to 398th out of 685 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) varies across grade levels and subject areas, with standout results in 6th grade reading (83% proficiency) and 4th grade science (73% proficiency), but struggles in 3rd grade math (33% proficiency compared to 43% statewide). Despite higher per-student spending ($16,934) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio (13.7), the school's uneven performance suggests the need for a more comprehensive approach to school improvement.

While Jones Fork Elementary School faces socioeconomic challenges, it also demonstrates the potential for improvement. By identifying and replicating the strategies that led to its successes in certain areas, the school can work towards more consistent and higher levels of academic achievement for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)						KSA Reading (2025)					KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Jones Fork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	9795 Hwy 550 E	Mousie	41839	Knott County	Knott County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 946-2132	153	12	12.7	81.7%	151 (98.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.5	193^rd of 685 public elementary schools	71.8%		42.1	398^th of 685 public elementary schools	41.9%	205	33.0	73.0	47.0	61.0	67.0	69.0	62.0	60.0	83.0	73.0	81.0	73.0	40.0	40.0	63.0	33.0	$16,934	$1,856	$1,303	$3,160	$11,120	$2,654	$13,775

Cities Near Mousie

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Eastern	7.02 mi	2	188^th
Topmost	8.21 mi	1	297^th
Hindman	8.61 mi	3	169^th
Hi Hat	10.44 mi	2	292^nd
Martin	10.89 mi	3	171^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.