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12 schools in Boyd County

Kentucky · 2,994 students · 3 cities

Boyd County's footprint covers 12 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 2,994 (an average of 250 per campus).

7-year change in Boyd County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,994
-235 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Boyd County High SchoolAshlandHigh09-12888
Boyd County Middle SchoolAshlandMiddle06-08618
Summit Elementary SchoolAshlandElementaryKG-05425
Ponderosa Elementary SchoolCatlettsburgElementaryKG-05359
Cannonsburg Elementary SchoolAshlandElementaryKG-05272
Boyd Co Early Childhood AcademyAshlandElementaryPK-PK230
Catlettsburg Elementary SchoolCatlettsburgElementaryPK-05184
Boyd County Central SchoolAshlandHigh06-1218
Ashland Technical CollegeAshlandHighUG-UG0
Boyd Co Career & Tech Educ Ctr Voc SchAshlandHigh09-120
Kentucky TECH - Ashland Reg Tech CtrAshlandHighUG-UG0
Ramey-Estep High SchoolRushCombinedM-M·

About Boyd County

Boyd County maintains 12 public schools across Kentucky, collectively hosting roughly 2,994 students.

In terms of grade levels, Boyd County is built around 5 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Boyd County is about 250, noticeably below the Kentucky average of roughly 467.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Boyd County has fell 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,229 students to 2,994. Over that span, Boyd County shed 1 school, going from 9 to 8.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Boyd County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Boyd County run?
Boyd County has 12 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,994 students in Kentucky.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Boyd County?
Boyd County includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Boyd County?
Boyd County High School is the largest public school in Boyd County by enrollment, with approximately 888 students.
What grade levels does Boyd County serve?
Boyd County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 12 campuses.
What cities does Boyd County serve?
Boyd County operates schools in Ashland, Catlettsburg, Rush across Kentucky.