📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Kentucky: 8 Rated Districts
KSA 2024–25 · percentile among Kentucky districts
| Rank in KY | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Russell Independent School District | Flatwoods | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #2 | Ashland Independent School District | Ashland | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #3 | Boyd County School District | Ashland | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #4 | Carter County School District | Grayson | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #5 | Raceland-Worthington Independent School District | Raceland | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #6 | Lawrence County School District | Louisa | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #7 | Greenup County School District | Greenup | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #8 | Fairview Independent School District | Ashland | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Ohio: 7 Rated Districts
Ohio State Tests 2024–25 · percentile among Ohio districts
| Rank in OH | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dawson-Bryant Local School District | Coal Grove | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #2 | Fairland Local School District | Proctorville | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #3 | Chesapeake Union Exempted Village School District | Chesapeake | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #4 | Symmes Valley Local School District | Willow Wood | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #5 | Rock Hill Local School District | Ironton | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #6 | Ironton City School District | Ironton | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #7 | South Point Local School District | South Point | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
West Virginia: 3 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among West Virginia districts
| Rank in WV | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Putnam County School District | Winfield | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Cabell County School District | Huntington | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #3 | Wayne County School District | Wayne | 7/10 Good | 68th |
Best School Districts in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from KSA 2024–25 (Kentucky); Ohio State Tests 2024–25 (Ohio); EDFacts 2021–22 (West Virginia) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Kentucky part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in the Kentucky part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, the highest-rated is Russell Independent School District (Flatwoods), rated 7/10 (Good) and in the 65th percentile of Kentucky districts on KSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Ohio part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Ohio part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, the highest-rated is Dawson-Bryant Local School District (Coal Grove), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 82nd percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the West Virginia part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area? ▼
Among the 3 rated districts in the West Virginia part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, the highest-rated is Putnam County School District (Winfield), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of West Virginia districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.