Breathitt County


Summary:

Breathitt County, Kentucky is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in school performance, with Highland-Turner Elementary School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while the other schools in the county generally lag behind state averages on key metrics.

While Breathitt County High School boasts a strong 93.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate, the district faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism across all schools, ranging from 25-25%. Additionally, the majority of students in Breathitt County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the district grapples with socioeconomic factors that may impact student learning and achievement.

The data also reveals the presence of two smaller high schools, Breathitt Regional School and Breathitt Learning Academy, which serve specialized student populations and have unique performance metrics compared to the larger Breathitt County High School. Understanding the strengths and challenges of schools within the Breathitt County district can help inform strategies to support student success and improve educational outcomes in the region.

District Detail

 420 Court Street
Jackson, KY 41339

 (606) 666-2491

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,671

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.





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