Boyle County High School is a public high school located in Danville, Kentucky, United States. It serves nearly 900 students in grades 9–12. The school opened to students in the 1963–1964 school year. The school was created to merge the area's high school students into one school.
Serving 887 students in grades 9-12, Boyle County High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boyle County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Boyle County High School's student population of 887 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Boyle County High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyle County High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rebels
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyle County High School's ranking?
Boyle County High School is ranked #40 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Boyle County High School often compared to?
Boyle County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boyle County High School?
The graduation rate of Boyle County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boyle County High School?
887 students attend Boyle County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Boyle County High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyle County High School?
Boyle County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boyle County High School offer ?
Boyle County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boyle County High School part of?
Boyle County High School is part of Boyle County School District.
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