Top Rankings
Martin County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,718 students in Martin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51爆料s in Martin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,718 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Martin County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
98%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,837 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,706 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,837
$14,242
Spending / Student
$15,706
$13,981
Best Martin County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
179 Eden Lane
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3475
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3475
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Martin County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Holly Bush Road
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3591
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3591
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Martin County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Middle School Road
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5900
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5900
Grades: 7-8
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Inez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Elementary Dr
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3428
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3428
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Warfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Warfield Elementary Loop
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5121
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5121
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Martin County School District?
Martin County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,718 students.
What is the rank of Martin County School District?
Martin County School District is ranked #145 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County School District?
98% of Martin County School District students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Martin County School District?
Martin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Martin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,706 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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