Serving 172 students in grades 9-12, Fulton County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fulton County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fulton County High School's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Fulton County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton County High School is 0.60, which is more 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
#522 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
31%
11%
White
55%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fulton County High School's ranking?
Fulton County High School is ranked #522 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Fulton County High School often compared to?
Fulton County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton Independent School, Fulton County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fulton County High School?
The graduation rate of Fulton County High School is 90%, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fulton County High School?
172 students attend Fulton County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fulton County High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton County High School?
Fulton County High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fulton County High School offer ?
Fulton County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fulton County High School part of?
Fulton County High School is part of Fulton County School District.
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