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Pike County School District (2026) - Pikeville, KY

Pike County School District

316 South Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Pike County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,515 students in Pike County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Pike County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
7,515 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
502 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pike County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#45 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
43%
38%
47%
45%
24%
22%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
97%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,131 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,322 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$108 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,131
$14,269
Spending / Student
$14,322
$14,008

Best Pike County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
163 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-2774
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11672 Phelps 632 Rd
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Pike County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Belfry Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
170 St. Hwy. 319
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-7296
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Shelby Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Millard School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8015 Millard Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dorton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
217 Dorton Jenkins Highway
Dorton, KY 41520
(606) 639-2832
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kimper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8151 State Hwy 194 E
Kimper, KY 41539
(606) 631-1509
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Belfry Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25259 Us 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-9688
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Mullins Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Tiger Way
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-2733
Gr: PK-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Bevins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17275 E Big Creek Rd
Sidney, KY 41564
(606) 353-7078
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Feds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Feds Creek Rd
Fedscreek, KY 41524
(606) 835-4757
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8302 Meta Hwy
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 631-1097
Gr: PK-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Northpoint Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
East Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19471 Lick Mountain Rd
Lick Creek, KY 41540
(606) 835-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pike County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1717.
Elkhorn City Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
180 Cougar Dr
Elkhorn City, KY 41522
(606) 754-4542
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1818.
Phelps High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11580 Hwy 632
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1919.
Belfry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27678 Us 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Pike County Virtual Academy
Alternative School
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-7737
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pike County School District?
Pike County School District manages 20 public schools serving 7,515 students.
What is the rank of Pike County School District?
Pike County School District is ranked #45 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County School District?
97% of Pike County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pike County School District?
Pike County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Pike County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,322 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,515 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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