25 public schools serving approximately 6,991 students, in a county of 47,911 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Boyd County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Boyd County?
There are 25 public K-12 schools in Boyd County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 6,991.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Boyd County?
The county's public school system includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 8 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Boyd County?
Ashland Independent is the largest school district in Boyd County, serving approximately 3,261 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Boyd County?
Boyd County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 47,911, with a median age of 42. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Boyd County?
Median household income in Boyd County is $61,118, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Boyd County?
Approximately 20.0% of adults 25 and older in Boyd County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Boyd County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.3% of students in Boyd County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Boyd County schools?
Across Boyd County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Boyd County?
Boyd County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Boyd County is owner-occupied?
Boyd County has about 21,742 housing units, of which roughly 70.2% are owner-occupied.
