Is Martin County High School a good school?

Martin County High School ranks 196 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Martin County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Martin County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Martin County High School?

Students at Martin County High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Martin County High School

Summary:

Martin County High School is a public high school located in Inez, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 529 students. The school is part of the Martin County School District, which is ranked 137 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Martin County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools over the past 10 years, with its ranking ranging from 120 to 208 out of 267-295 schools. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, particularly in mathematics, where only 23% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36%. However, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the top half of Kentucky high schools for special education students but in the bottom half for other subgroups.

Compared to nearby high schools, Prestonsburg High School and Lawrence County High School have higher academic performance and better test scores in most subject areas. Additionally, Johnson Central High School is a high-performing school with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly better test scores across the board. These comparisons suggest that Martin County High School may need to explore targeted interventions and resource allocation to address its academic challenges and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

137 Holly Bush Road
Inez, KY 41224

(606) 298-3591

District: Martin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,451

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Two or more races:

1.7%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Martin County High School ranks worse than 67.6% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Martin County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), two or more races (1.7%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin County High School is 18.1. (See more...)

Compare Martin County High School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin County High School is $16,451.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Martin County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin County High School 196^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Martin County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Martin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin County 137^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Martin County High School

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Rank History for all students at Martin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	16.49	199^th	217	8.3%
2008	16.25	197^th	217	9.2%
2009	20.89	190^th	217	12.4%
2010	17.52	201^st	223	9.9%
2011	40.54	142^nd	226	37.2%
2012	23.50	198^th	229	13.5%
2013	42.60	188^th	291	35.4%
2014	41.85	184^th	290	36.6%
2015	51.56	162^nd	295	45.1%
2016	57.66	120^th	288	58.3%
2017	53.49	154^th	287	46.3%
2018	27.70	199^th	271	26.6%
2019	43.97	158^th	285	44.6%
2021	27.73	203^rd	267	24.0%
2022	26.93	208^th	271	23.2%
2023	32.14	191^st	276	30.8%
2024	32.96	196^th	290	32.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Martin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	42.15	144^th	226	36.3%
2023	63.04	28^th	162	82.7%
2024	52.71	55^th	168	67.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	32.72	174^th	232	25.0%
2019	56.43	106^th	254	58.3%
2021	38.38	152^nd	234	35.0%
2022	32.71	192^nd	266	27.8%
2023	30.51	198^th	272	27.2%
2024	27.77	200^th	274	27.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Martin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	32.83	179^th	234	23.5%
2019	45.11	152^nd	249	39.0%
2021	35.75	153^rd	236	35.2%
2022	27.95	193^rd	252	23.4%
2023	35.24	176^th	253	30.4%
2024	35.45	174^th	261	33.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Martin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	71.81	24^th	166	85.5%
2019	91.38	7^th	166	95.8%
2021	18.05	136^th	154	11.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Martin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	26.00	192^nd	237	19.0%
2019	47.03	141^st	251	43.8%
2021	21.11	201^st	238	15.5%
2022	29.24	189^th	257	26.5%
2023	25.77	194^th	259	25.1%
2024	28.57	191^st	262	27.1%

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Rank History for White students at Martin County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	20.87	218^th	260	16.2%
2023	24.05	207^th	264	21.6%
2024	24.34	209^th	273	23.4%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Martin County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	949	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	951
1989	878	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	880
1990	847	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	849
1991	797	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
1992	867	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	867
1993	890	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	890
1994	883	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	887
1995	918	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
1996	918	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
1997	884	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	884
1998	872	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	19	891
1999	844	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	849
2000	808	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	810
2001	778	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	780
2002	649	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2003	649	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2004	623	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
2005	611	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2006	660	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
2007	652	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	658
2008	658	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
2009	663	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	668
2010	636	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	642
2011	630	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	634
2012	601	2	0	2	1	0	0	0	606
2013	585	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	590
2014	567	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	571
2015	566	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	570
2016	549	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	553
2017	539	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	544
2018	528	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	535
2019	525	2	0	2	1	0	0	0	530
2020	526	3	1	5	1	0	0	0	536
2021	500	2	0	1	0	0	5	0	508
2022	496	5	0	3	0	0	4	0	508
2023	514	4	1	5	0	0	5	0	529
2024	508	4	0	4	0	0	9	0	525

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 Martin County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	951	46.5	20.4	n/a
1989	880	43.0	20.4	n/a
1990	849	43.7	19.4	n/a
1991	798	42.0	19.0	n/a
1992	867	42.0	20.6	n/a
1993	890	40.4	22.0	n/a
1994	887	43.2	20.5	n/a
1995	920	42.5	21.6	n/a
1996	920	42.5	21.6	n/a
1997	884	43.0	20.6	28.2
1998	891	46.9	19.0	42.7
1999	849	48.2	17.6	49.3
2000	810	50.0	16.2	56.2
2001	780	50.9	15.3	52.2
2002	654	45.1	14.5	78.9
2003	654	45.1	14.5	78.9
2004	629	43.0	14.6	n/a
2005	616	42.5	14.5	n/a
2006	668	38.0	17.6	51.6
2007	658	37.0	17.8	54.7
2008	663	41.3	16.1	59.6
2009	668	38.0	17.6	62.6
2010	642	34.0	18.8	62.6
2011	634	44.0	14.4	64.7
2012	606	42.0	14.4	65.5
2013	590	45.0	13.1	65.3
2014	571	40.5	14.0	67.8
2015	570	37.0	15.4	64.7
2016	553	38.0	14.5	66.2
2017	544	35.0	15.5	73.5
2018	535	33.0	16.2	71.2
2019	530	31.0	17.0	71.7
2020	536	33.0	16.2	64.4
2021	508	30.0	16.9	66.3
2022	508	33.0	15.3	63.4
2023	529	30.0	17.6	68.8
2024	525	29.0	18.1	65

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 Martin County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	951	46.5	20.4	n/a
1989	880	43.0	20.4	n/a
1990	849	43.7	19.4	n/a
1991	798	42.0	19.0	n/a
1992	867	42.0	20.6	n/a
1993	890	40.4	22.0	n/a
1994	887	43.2	20.5	n/a
1995	920	42.5	21.6	n/a
1996	920	42.5	21.6	n/a
1997	884	43.0	20.6	28.2
1998	891	46.9	19.0	42.7
1999	849	48.2	17.6	49.3
2000	810	50.0	16.2	56.2
2001	780	50.9	15.3	52.2
2002	654	45.1	14.5	78.9
2003	654	45.1	14.5	78.9
2004	629	43.0	14.6	n/a
2005	616	42.5	14.5	n/a
2006	668	38.0	17.6	51.6
2007	658	37.0	17.8	54.7
2008	663	41.3	16.1	59.6
2009	668	38.0	17.6	62.6
2010	642	34.0	18.8	62.6
2011	634	44.0	14.4	64.7
2012	606	42.0	14.4	65.5
2013	590	45.0	13.1	65.3
2014	571	40.5	14.0	67.8
2015	570	37.0	15.4	64.7
2016	553	38.0	14.5	66.2
2017	544	35.0	15.5	73.5
2018	535	33.0	16.2	71.2
2019	530	31.0	17.0	71.7
2020	536	33.0	16.2	64.4
2021	508	30.0	16.9	66.3
2022	508	33.0	15.3	63.4
2023	529	30.0	17.6	68.8
2024	525	29.0	18.1	65

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 Martin County High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,185 (2.8%)	$182 (0.4%)	$1,368 (3.2%)	$8,203 (19.4%)	$2,001 (4.7%)	$11,574 (27.3%)	$42,332
2019	$946 (2.3%)	$205 (0.5%)	$1,151 (2.8%)	$8,890 (21.7%)	$2,728 (6.7%)	$11,617 (28.3%)	$41,003
2020	$925 (2.7%)	$256 (0.8%)	$1,181 (3.5%)	$8,037 (23.6%)	$2,877 (8.5%)	$10,914 (32.1%)	$34,013
2021	$2,110 (11.6%)	$856 (4.7%)	$2,966 (16.4%)	$3,724 (20.5%)	$2,966 (16.4%)	$13,618 (75.1%)	$18,134
2022	$1,080 (6.6%)	$756 (4.6%)	$1,840 (11.2%)	$9,794 (59.5%)	$4,039 (24.6%)	$13,832 (84.1%)	$16,451

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin County 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 158^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 191^st of 276 High schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Martin County High School)	42.6	42	0.6%
11th Grade English (Martin County)	42.6	42	0.6%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Martin County High School)	23.8	20	3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Martin County)	23.8	20	3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Martin County High School)	43.4	39	4.4%
11th Grade Reading (Martin County)	43.4	39	4.4%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	530	529	0.2%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	525	514	2.1%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.7%	68.8%	2.9%

Schools Near Martin County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Martin County High School	Public	9-12	137 Holly Bush Road	Inez	41224	Martin County	Martin County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 298-3591	525	29	18.1	65.0%	508 (96.8%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	33	196^th of 290 public high schools	32.4%		32.1	191^st of 276 public high schools	30.8%	5			23.0			37.0			37.0		28.0		35.0	38.0	24.0	33.0	$16,451	$1,080	$756	$1,840	$9,794	$4,039	$13,832
Martin County Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	7900 Hwy 645	Inez	41224	Martin County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 298-3879	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Paintsville High School	Public	7-12	225 2nd St	Paintsville	41240	Johnson County	Paintsville Independent	No	No	No	No	(606) 789-2656	321	26	12.3	47.0%	304 (94.7%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	78.3	35^th of 290 public high schools	87.9%		59.9	89^th of 276 public high schools	67.8%	54	41.0	20.0	40.0	43.0	36.0	49.0	9.0	52.0		22.0	50.0	42.0	61.0	53.0	47.0	49.0	$16,690	$939	$559	$1,498	$10,091	$4,526	$13,119
Lawrence County High School	Public	9-12	100 Bulldog Ln	Louisa	41230	Lawrence County	Lawrence County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 638-9676	754	55	13.7	61.5%	727 (96.4%)	6 (0.8%)	8 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	40.6	173^rd of 290 public high schools	40.3%		55.8	106^th of 276 public high schools	61.6%	67			26.0			33.0			24.0		39.0		41.0	46.0	23.0	42.0	$25,757	$2,686	$3,457	$6,142	$14,813	$3,484	$18,297
Johnson Central High School	Public	9-12	257 North Mayo Trail	Paintsville	41240	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	No	(606) 789-2500	913	72	12.6	57.7%	884 (96.8%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (1.0%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.2%)	77.1	39^th of 290 public high schools	86.6%		69.4	54^th of 276 public high schools	80.4%	15			53.0			67.0			49.0		44.0		51.0	54.0	33.0	49.0	$20,691	$1,505	$1,103	$2,608	$11,015	$3,506	$14,522
Prestonsburg High School	Public	9-12	825 Blackcat Boulevard	Prestonsburg	41653	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 886-2252	498	31	15.8	63.3%	476 (95.6%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	47.9	146^th of 290 public high schools	49.7%		48.3	134^th of 276 public high schools	51.4%	12			14.0			29.0			60.0		36.0		52.0	46.0	18.0	42.0	$13,237	$1,922	$1,571	$3,493	$7,412	$2,332	$9,744
Home Instruction High School	Public	9-12	106 North Front Avenue	Prestonsburg	41653	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	No	(606) 886-2354	16	1	16.0	75.0%	15 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martin County High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Martin County High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Martin County High School

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Schools Near Martin County High School