| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County School District | Clay City | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 2,130 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Powell County compares
It enrolls 2,130 students across 6 schools. Its rating of 1/10 is below the Kentucky average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Powell County, Kentucky
Powell County has 1 public school district covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Powell County is Powell County School District (1/10). 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 Powell County, KY?
1 school district serves zip codes in Powell County, KY. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Powell County, KY?
Of the districts serving Powell County, Powell County School District has the highest rating on this site at 1/10. That places it in the 4th 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.