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Floyd County

Kentucky · Public School District
14
Schools
5,563
Students
$15,413
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
77.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
84.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Floyd County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 5,563 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,413 is near the national average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
James D. Adams Middle School06–08312
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Betsy Layne High School09–12407
Floyd Central High School09–12552
HOME INSTRUCTION H.S.09–1210
Prestonsburg High School09–12492
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Renaissance Learning CenterKG–12255
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,413Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
16%
State
53.9%
Local (property tax)
16.2%
Federal
29.9%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (16%), with notable federal support (30%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
5,563
Students
78%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.9%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
30% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Floyd County?
Floyd County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 5,563 students.
What is the graduation rate for Floyd County?
The graduation rate is 84.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Floyd County spend per student?
Floyd County spends $15,413 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Floyd County?
78% of students in Floyd County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Floyd County?
No, Floyd County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Floyd County serve?
Floyd County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Floyd County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Floyd County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.