Owen County

The schools in Owen County, Kentucky consist of 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all of which are performing below the state average on various academic metrics. Based on the data analysis, there are no clear standout schools in the district, as all three institutions are ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state and have consistently low proficiency rates in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science.

The Owen County Elementary/Primary School, Owen County High School, and Maurice Bowling Middle School all have relatively high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.69% to 62.19%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families in the district. This socioeconomic factor may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by the schools, as research has shown a strong correlation between poverty and lower educational outcomes.

The data also reveals differences in per-student spending across the schools, with Owen County Elementary/Primary School spending the most at $16,617 per student, followed by Owen County High School at $11,846 and Maurice Bowling Middle School at $10,926 per student. These variations in resource allocation may indicate potential inequities within the district, and it would be important to further investigate how these resources are being utilized to support the needs of all students.