High Schools in Floyd County

The high schools in Floyd County, Kentucky, serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a diverse educational landscape. The data reveals notable differences in the performance and characteristics of the four high schools in the area: Floyd Central High School, Prestonsburg High School, Betsy Layne High School, and Home Instruction High School.

Among the standout schools, Floyd Central High School emerges as the top performer, ranking 112 out of 290 Kentucky high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate at 92.6% and consistently outperforms the county and state averages in several test score categories, including ACT English, ACT Reading, KSA Reading, and KSA Writing. In contrast, Betsy Layne High School struggles the most, with lower test scores compared to the county and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels.

The data also reveals insights into the schools' socioeconomic factors, with Betsy Layne High School having the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 74.2%, followed by Floyd Central High School at 71.92%. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio appears to play a role, as schools with lower ratios, such as Floyd Central High School and Home Instruction High School, tend to perform better on various metrics.