Top Rankings
Science Hill Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 506 students in Science Hill Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Science Hill Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,534 Schools
# Students
506 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Science Hill Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 172 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
22%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
93%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,939 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,427 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,939
$14,250
Spending / Student
$11,427
$13,989
Best Science Hill Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6007 N Hwy 27
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Science Hill, KY 42553
(606) 423-3341
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Science Hill Independent School District?
Science Hill Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 506 students.
What is the rank of Science Hill Independent School District?
Science Hill Independent School District is ranked #11 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Science Hill Independent School District?
93% of Science Hill Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Science Hill Independent School District?
Science Hill Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Science Hill Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,427 is less than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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