| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breathitt County School District | Bays | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1,701 | 6 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Jackson Independent School District | Jackson | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 349 | 1 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Breathitt County compares
Together they enroll 2,050 students across 7 schools. The largest is Breathitt County School District with 1,701 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Breathitt County, Kentucky
Breathitt County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Breathitt County is Breathitt County School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Breathitt County, KY?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Breathitt County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Breathitt County, KY?
Of the districts serving Breathitt County, Breathitt County School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 35th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.