Elementary Schools in Breathitt County

Breathitt County, Kentucky is home to three elementary schools: Sebastian Elementary School, Breathitt Elementary, and Highland-Turner Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade in this rural county.

Among the three schools, Highland-Turner Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state of Kentucky. The school's test scores significantly exceed the Breathitt County and state averages, with 83% of 6th graders proficient or better in math and 67% proficient or better in reading. In contrast, Sebastian Elementary appears to be the lowest-performing school in the group, with consistently low test scores and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

All three schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25% to 25.8% and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 78.28% to 87.23%. Spending per student also varies, with Highland-Turner Elementary spending the most at $20,496 per student, compared to $16,582 for Sebastian Elementary and $14,404 for Breathitt Elementary. These factors suggest that the schools in Breathitt County face significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to the performance gaps observed between the schools.