Paintsville High School

Summary:

Paintsville High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 333 students in Paintsville, Kentucky. The school is part of the Paintsville Independent School District, which is ranked 78 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paintsville High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Kentucky, with rankings as high as 13th out of 267 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is impressive, with students outperforming the state average in several subject areas, such as 53% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better in ACT English, compared to the state average of 44%. Paintsville High School's 4-year graduation rate is also higher than the state average at 93.5%. The school has shown strong performance across different student subgroups, with female students and white students ranking among the top in the state, and its performance for special education students is particularly noteworthy, ranking 19th out of 226 Kentucky high schools in the 2018-2019 school year.

While Paintsville High School's performance has fluctuated over the years, the school generally outperforms nearby high schools, such as Betsy Layne High School, Martin County High School, and Prestonsburg High School. However, the nearby Johnson Central High School has consistently ranked higher than Paintsville High School in recent years, suggesting opportunities for collaboration and shared best practices between the two schools. Additionally, Paintsville High School faces socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.11% to 46.55% over the past few years.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 225 2nd St
       Paintsville, KY  41240


(606) 789-2656

District: Paintsville Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,690 Help


Feeder schools for Paintsville High School:

Elementary:    Paintsville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Asian:
2.8%
Hispanic:
1.6%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


 See top rated Kentucky high schools

 Compare Paintsville High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Paintsville High School ranks worse than 72.2% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.05. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Paintsville High School ranks better than 87.9% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.27. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paintsville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Asian (2.8%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paintsville High School is 12.3. (See more...)
Help
Compare Paintsville High School employs 26 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paintsville High School is $16,690.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paintsville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paintsville High School 234th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Paintsville High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Paintsville High School 35th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Paintsville High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Paintsville Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Paintsville Independent 78th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Paintsville High School?

Rank History for Paintsville High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 59.13 108th 284 62.0%
2008 51.87 133rd 287 53.7%
2009 58.50 115th 289 60.2%
2010 51.52 148th 299 50.5%
2011 68.41 90th 304 70.4%
2012 70.04 69th 319 78.4%
2013 63.84 93rd 335 72.2%
2014 68.78 73rd 335 78.2%
2015 72.69 58th 337 82.8%
2016 55.17 143rd 331 56.8%
2017 60.04 113th 330 65.8%
2018 70.24 70th 322 78.3%
2019 71.62 70th 335 79.1%
2021 51.48 104th 282 63.1%
2022 41.95 180th 320 43.8%
2023 23.18 259th 327 20.8%
2024 30.05 234th 324 27.8%
See the entire list of Kentucky High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.57 61st 294 79.3%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 116th 285 59.3%
2019 48.79 151st 303 50.2%
2022 36.87 199th 310 35.8%
2023 11.72 285th 309 7.8%
2024 23.58 254th 311 18.3%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.22 73rd 290 74.8%
2019 63.74 87th 299 70.9%
2022 53.29 115th 299 61.5%
2023 14.79 267th 295 9.5%
2024 31.93 213th 300 29.0%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.37 33rd 62 46.8%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.16 64th 293 78.2%
2019 73.76 53rd 303 82.5%
2022 30.84 215th 304 29.3%
2023 28.88 222nd 307 27.7%
2024 39.92 181st 304 40.5%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.90 112th 253 55.7%
2019 69.86 55th 266 79.3%
2021 40.59 115th 213 46.0%
2022 39.82 187th 314 40.4%
2023 18.27 275th 320 14.1%
2024 24.79 250th 316 20.9%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Paintsville High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all high school students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 76.93 31st 217 85.7%
2008 88.73 16th 217 92.6%
2009 91.34 11th 217 94.9%
2010 89.26 11th 223 95.1%
2011 69.79 49th 226 78.3%
2012 77.02 30th 229 86.9%
2013 73.47 50th 291 82.8%
2014 86.38 15th 290 94.8%
2015 65.30 90th 295 69.5%
2016 63.84 94th 288 67.4%
2017 58.99 123rd 287 57.1%
2018 80.74 36th 271 86.7%
2019 83.66 28th 285 90.2%
2021 89.69 13th 267 95.1%
2022 83.63 22nd 271 91.9%
2023 59.92 89th 276 67.8%
2024 78.27 35th 290 87.9%
See the entire list of Kentucky High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.27 19th 226 91.6%
2023 32.79 110th 162 32.1%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.86 55th 232 76.3%
2019 76.67 38th 254 85.0%
2021 46.60 112th 234 52.1%
2022 39.54 169th 266 36.5%
2023 40.23 170th 272 37.5%
2024 51.02 120th 274 56.2%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.21 69th 234 70.5%
2019 74.53 41st 249 83.5%
2021 89.61 10th 236 95.8%
2022 80.16 21st 252 91.7%
2023 64.63 66th 253 73.9%
2024 83.48 21st 261 92.0%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.95 100th 115 13.0%
2019 25.92 94th 102 7.8%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.17 28th 237 88.2%
2019 89.31 14th 251 94.4%
2021 77.59 30th 238 87.4%
2022 80.54 21st 257 91.8%
2023 60.45 81st 259 68.7%
2024 65.05 74th 262 71.8%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Paintsville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.53 8th 203 96.1%
2022 75.22 35th 260 86.5%
2023 50.62 117th 264 55.7%
2024 71.37 54th 273 80.2%
See the entire list of Best Kentucky High Schools for White Students!

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.

Paintsville High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Paintsville High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Paintsville High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Paintsville High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 278 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1989 263 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1990 249 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1991 251 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 247 1 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1993 252 1 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 274 1 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 291 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 291 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 409 0 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1998 393 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 4 405
1999 365 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 1 375
2000 352 3 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 325 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 332 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 332 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 345 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 337 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 366 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 344 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2008 341 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 346
2009 328 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 2 336
2010 342 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 348
2011 335 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 339
2012 335 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 340
2013 330 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 335
2014 386 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 392
2015 335 1 3 3 0 0 1 0 343
2016 350 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 353
2017 329 0 3 2 0 0 4 0 338
2018 354 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 362
2019 337 2 5 3 0 1 1 0 349
2020 306 1 6 2 0 0 3 0 318
2021 303 2 4 2 0 0 2 0 313
2022 310 1 6 3 0 0 3 0 323
2023 318 2 5 4 0 0 4 0 333
2024 304 1 9 5 0 0 2 0 321

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 Paintsville High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 284 15.2 18.6 n/a
1989 269 16.8 16.0 n/a
1990 258 15.9 16.2 n/a
1991 261 16.0 16.3 n/a
1992 261 17.0 15.3 n/a
1993 265 16.7 15.9 n/a
1994 290 16.0 18.1 n/a
1995 299 17.2 17.4 n/a
1996 299 17.2 17.4 n/a
1997 420 27.5 15.3 15.2
1998 405 26.2 15.5 14.2
1999 375 22.9 16.4 13.4
2000 364 23.2 15.7 28.8
2001 334 24.5 13.6 29.3
2002 337 21.9 15.4 40.9
2003 337 21.9 15.4 40.9
2004 351 22.9 15.3 n/a
2005 344 24.4 14.1 n/a
2006 372 25.8 14.4 27.2
2007 349 26.0 13.4 32.4
2008 346 24.7 14.0 38.7
2009 336 25.8 13.0 42.8
2010 348 21.1 16.4 39.6
2011 339 25.5 13.2 38.3
2012 340 23.5 14.4 32.6
2013 335 25.6 13.0 37.3
2014 392 31.0 12.6 43.9
2015 343 24.0 14.2 42.9
2016 353 26.0 13.5 38.2
2017 338 25.0 13.5 46.4
2018 362 24.0 15.0 48.1
2019 349 21.0 16.6 48.4
2020 318 21.0 15.1 45
2021 313 21.9 14.2 45.4
2022 323 21.9 14.7 42.1
2023 333 25.0 13.3 46.5
2024 321 26.0 12.3 47

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 Paintsville High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 284 15.2 18.6 n/a
1989 269 16.8 16.0 n/a
1990 258 15.9 16.2 n/a
1991 261 16.0 16.3 n/a
1992 261 17.0 15.3 n/a
1993 265 16.7 15.9 n/a
1994 290 16.0 18.1 n/a
1995 299 17.2 17.4 n/a
1996 299 17.2 17.4 n/a
1997 420 27.5 15.3 15.2
1998 405 26.2 15.5 14.2
1999 375 22.9 16.4 13.4
2000 364 23.2 15.7 28.8
2001 334 24.5 13.6 29.3
2002 337 21.9 15.4 40.9
2003 337 21.9 15.4 40.9
2004 351 22.9 15.3 n/a
2005 344 24.4 14.1 n/a
2006 372 25.8 14.4 27.2
2007 349 26.0 13.4 32.4
2008 346 24.7 14.0 38.7
2009 336 25.8 13.0 42.8
2010 348 21.1 16.4 39.6
2011 339 25.5 13.2 38.3
2012 340 23.5 14.4 32.6
2013 335 25.6 13.0 37.3
2014 392 31.0 12.6 43.9
2015 343 24.0 14.2 42.9
2016 353 26.0 13.5 38.2
2017 338 25.0 13.5 46.4
2018 362 24.0 15.0 48.1
2019 349 21.0 16.6 48.4
2020 318 21.0 15.1 45
2021 313 21.9 14.2 45.4
2022 323 21.9 14.7 42.1
2023 333 25.0 13.3 46.5
2024 321 26.0 12.3 47

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 Paintsville High School

Help

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 $663 (4.5%) $96 (0.6%) $758 (5.1%) $10,687 (71.8%) $1,944 (13.1%) $12,907 (86.7%) $14,884
2019 $609 (3.7%) $111 (0.7%) $721 (4.4%) $10,035 (60.6%) $2,083 (12.6%) $12,044 (72.8%) $16,549
2020 $492 (2.7%) $121 (0.7%) $557 (3.1%) $11,114 (61.6%) $2,471 (13.7%) $13,602 (75.4%) $18,039
2021 $574 (4.3%) $491 (3.6%) $1,065 (7.9%) $9,430 (69.9%) $2,544 (18.9%) $11,948 (88.6%) $13,485
2022 $939 (5.6%) $559 (3.3%) $1,498 (9.0%) $10,091 (60.5%) $4,526 (27.1%) $13,119 (78.6%) $16,690

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paintsville 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 70th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 259th of 327 Middle schools
 58.3%
Ranks 28th of 285 High schoolsRanks 89th of 276 High schools
 22.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Paintsville High School)74.150
 24.1%
   11th Grade English (Paintsville Independent)74.150
 24.1%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Paintsville High School)3731
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Paintsville Independent)3731
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Paintsville High School)61.152
 9.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Paintsville Independent)61.152
 9.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349333
 4.6%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White337318
 5.6%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%46.5%
 1.9%


Schools Near Paintsville High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Paintsville High School

Paintsville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Paintsville Elementary School

Paintsville High School ranks 35th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 321 students attended Paintsville High School.

Students at Paintsville High School are 95% White, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.


Rate Paintsville High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Paintsville High School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1783 milliseconds.