Betsy Layne High School

Summary:

Betsy Layne High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 407 students in Betsy Layne, Kentucky, which is part of the Floyd County School District.

While Betsy Layne High School was once a top-performing school, ranking 30th out of 295 Kentucky high schools in 2014-2015 with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school has seen a significant decline in recent years. Its statewide ranking has dropped to 222nd out of 290 high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased to just 1 star. The school's performance is consistently lower than the state averages across various student subgroups, including female, male, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. Betsy Layne High School's proficiency rates on state assessments (ACT and KSA) are also significantly lower than the Floyd County and Kentucky state averages in all subject areas and grade levels.

Interestingly, the two other high schools in the Floyd County School District, Prestonsburg High School and Floyd Central High School, perform better than Betsy Layne High School on various metrics, including statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates. Additionally, Betsy Layne High School has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (74.2% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and the nearby schools in the Pike County district, which may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 554 Bobcat Blvd
       Betsy Layne, KY  41659


(606) 263-6280

District: Floyd County

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,941 Help


Feeder schools for Betsy Layne High School:

Elementary:    Betsy Layne Elementary School
    John M. Stumbo Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
Hispanic:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Betsy Layne High School ranks worse than 76.6% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Floyd County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Betsy Layne High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Betsy Layne High School has the largest high school student body size in the Floyd County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Betsy Layne High School is $14,941, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Floyd County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Betsy Layne High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Betsy Layne High School 222nd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Betsy Layne High School in the ranking list.)

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Floyd County:

SchoolDigger ranks Floyd County 111th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Betsy Layne High School

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Rank History for all students at Betsy Layne High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 37.84 138th 217 36.4%
2008 31.69 164th 217 24.4%
2009 38.58 140th 217 35.5%
2010 60.57 73rd 223 67.3%
2011 67.89 52nd 226 77.0%
2012 27.16 188th 229 17.9%
2013 57.57 113th 291 61.2%
2014 74.55 47th 290 83.8%
2015 81.88 30th 295 89.8%
2016 65.19 88th 288 69.4%
2017 75.51 46th 287 84.0%
2018 34.44 192nd 271 29.2%
2019 33.39 197th 285 30.9%
2021 53.52 87th 267 67.4%
2022 48.55 129th 271 52.4%
2023 40.70 166th 276 39.9%
2024 22.47 222nd 290 23.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Betsy Layne High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.61 126th 226 44.2%
2023 38.20 90th 162 44.4%
2024 26.68 132nd 168 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Betsy Layne High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.33 137th 232 40.9%
2019 51.63 130th 254 48.8%
2021 67.19 38th 234 83.8%
2022 55.85 98th 266 63.2%
2023 47.68 135th 272 50.4%
2024 31.47 191st 274 30.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Betsy Layne High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.62 25th 37 32.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Betsy Layne High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.96 180th 234 23.1%
2019 36.72 181st 249 27.3%
2021 51.57 92nd 236 61.0%
2022 54.63 109th 252 56.7%
2023 47.35 137th 253 45.8%
2024 27.74 197th 261 24.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Betsy Layne High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.61 51st 166 69.3%
2019 49.41 76th 166 54.2%
2021 18.05 136th 154 11.7%
2022 26.30 128th 153 16.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Betsy Layne High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.92 156th 237 34.2%
2019 43.07 159th 251 36.7%
2021 66.47 44th 238 81.5%
2022 41.23 138th 257 46.3%
2023 32.84 170th 259 34.4%
2024 12.82 229th 262 12.6%
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Rank History for White students at Betsy Layne High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.99 116th 203 42.9%
2022 40.80 149th 260 42.7%
2023 30.94 184th 264 30.3%
2024 15.72 229th 273 16.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Betsy Layne High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 715 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1989 710 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1990 645 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1991 625 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1992 620 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1993 644 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1994 653 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 632 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 632 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 628 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 634 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1999 628 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 600 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 598 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2002 520 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 520 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 480 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2005 453 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 443 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 446 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2008 465 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 467
2009 442 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 446
2010 412 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 414
2011 423 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 428
2012 430 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 434
2013 449 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 452
2014 387 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 388
2015 391 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 394
2016 387 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 391
2017 388 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 390
2018 396 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 401
2019 366 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 372
2020 367 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 372
2021 389 1 1 3 1 0 3 0 398
2022 353 1 2 3 1 0 8 0 368
2023 396 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Betsy Layne High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 721 35.3 20.4 n/a
1989 715 36.2 19.7 n/a
1990 651 34.6 18.8 n/a
1991 628 33.6 18.6 n/a
1992 623 35.5 17.5 n/a
1993 644 37.8 17.0 n/a
1994 657 37.0 17.8 n/a
1995 634 38.2 16.6 n/a
1996 634 38.2 16.6 n/a
1997 634 34.4 18.4 49.5
1998 634 31.5 20.1 48.9
1999 629 33.3 18.9 60.7
2000 602 33.4 18.0 56.3
2001 600 32.3 18.6 67
2002 522 27.0 19.3 99.4
2003 522 27.0 19.3 99.4
2004 480 23.3 20.6 n/a
2005 453 23.8 19.0 n/a
2006 446 26.0 17.2 70
2007 449 26.0 17.3 61.2
2008 467 26.5 17.6 74
2009 446 25.6 17.4 71.2
2010 414 20.0 20.7 70.2
2011 428 23.0 18.6 77.8
2012 434 24.0 18.0 77.9
2013 452 26.9 16.7 77.2
2014 388 26.0 14.9 79.4
2015 394 22.0 17.9 76.4
2016 391 25.0 15.6 76.5
2017 390 24.7 15.7 79.2
2018 401 24.7 16.1 75.3
2019 372 23.3 15.9 77.2
2020 372 24.4 15.2 77.7
2021 398 24.8 16.0 78.4
2022 368 26.3 13.9 72.6
2023 407 28.3 14.3 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Betsy Layne High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 721 35.3 20.4 n/a
1989 715 36.2 19.7 n/a
1990 651 34.6 18.8 n/a
1991 628 33.6 18.6 n/a
1992 623 35.5 17.5 n/a
1993 644 37.8 17.0 n/a
1994 657 37.0 17.8 n/a
1995 634 38.2 16.6 n/a
1996 634 38.2 16.6 n/a
1997 634 34.4 18.4 49.5
1998 634 31.5 20.1 48.9
1999 629 33.3 18.9 60.7
2000 602 33.4 18.0 56.3
2001 600 32.3 18.6 67
2002 522 27.0 19.3 99.4
2003 522 27.0 19.3 99.4
2004 480 23.3 20.6 n/a
2005 453 23.8 19.0 n/a
2006 446 26.0 17.2 70
2007 449 26.0 17.3 61.2
2008 467 26.5 17.6 74
2009 446 25.6 17.4 71.2
2010 414 20.0 20.7 70.2
2011 428 23.0 18.6 77.8
2012 434 24.0 18.0 77.9
2013 452 26.9 16.7 77.2
2014 388 26.0 14.9 79.4
2015 394 22.0 17.9 76.4
2016 391 25.0 15.6 76.5
2017 390 24.7 15.7 79.2
2018 401 24.7 16.1 75.3
2019 372 23.3 15.9 77.2
2020 372 24.4 15.2 77.7
2021 398 24.8 16.0 78.4
2022 368 26.3 13.9 72.6
2023 407 28.3 14.3 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Betsy Layne High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $620 (5.7%) $149 (1.4%) $769 (7.1%) $8,236 (76.1%) $1,824 (16.8%) $10,060 (92.9%) $10,826
2019 $643 (4.9%) $378 (2.9%) $1,021 (7.8%) $8,086 (61.5%) $2,272 (17.3%) $10,359 (78.8%) $13,148
2020 $955 (7.8%) $592 (4.8%) $1,548 (12.6%) $8,582 (70.0%) $2,136 (17.4%) $10,718 (87.4%) $12,266
2021 $2,258 (17.2%) $1,484 (11.3%) $3,742 (28.5%) $7,363 (56.0%) $2,031 (15.5%) $9,393 (71.5%) $13,137
2022 $2,242 (15.0%) $1,497 (10.0%) $3,738 (25.0%) $8,324 (55.7%) $2,879 (19.3%) $11,203 (75.0%) $14,941

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Betsy Layne High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 285 High schoolsRanks 166th of 276 High schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Betsy Layne High School)36.248
 11.8%
   11th Grade English (Floyd County)41.247
 5.8%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Betsy Layne High School)23.422
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Floyd County)19.421
 1.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Betsy Layne High School)29.842
 12.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Floyd County)35.744
 8.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students372407
 9.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White366396
 8.2%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.2%74.2%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Betsy Layne High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Betsy Layne High School.

Betsy Layne High School ranks in the bottom 23.4% of Kentucky high schools.

Betsy Layne High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Betsy Layne Elementary School
Elementary : John M. Stumbo Elementary School

Students at Betsy Layne High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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