| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville Independent School District | Pikeville | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1,166 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Pike County School District | Pikeville | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 7,787 | 20 | PK–12 | 36 |
How Pike County compares
Together they enroll 8,953 students across 22 schools. The largest is Pike County School District with 7,787 students. Districts here average 9.5/10, above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 9/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County has 2 public school districts covering 36 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pike County is Pikeville Independent School District (10/10). 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 Pike County, KY?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Pike 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 Pike County, KY?
Of the districts serving Pike County, Pikeville Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th 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.