Floyd County

Eastern, Kentucky — 14 schools

5,563
Total Enrollment
14
Schools
$15,413
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Floyd County operates 14 public schools serving 5,563 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other, 4 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,347 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Floyd County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,413 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 16.2% local, 53.9% state, and 29.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $68,867 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 73/100, ranked #28 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 14 schools offering Advanced Placement (16 AP courses district-wide), a 468.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.2% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Floyd County school enrollment varies 91× across entities

Floyd County school enrollment ranges from 7 students (lowest) to 638 students (highest), a spread of 631 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Floyd County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 75.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Floyd County student-counselor ratio is 469:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Floyd County chronic absenteeism rate is 41.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

29.9%
Federal
53.9%
State
16.2%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
28 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Floyd County county, where this district is located.

$646
Studio/mo
$689
1 BR/mo
$904
2 BR/mo
$1,109
3 BR/mo
$1,212
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,867
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 14 schools in Floyd County.

White 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 14
Schools with AP
16 AP courses total
468.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Floyd County

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Floyd County?

Floyd County has 14 schools, including 8 other, 4 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,563 students.

How much does Floyd County spend per student?

Floyd County spends $15,413 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #28 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Floyd County?

The average teacher salary in Floyd County is $68,867 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Floyd County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Floyd County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Floyd County?

Floyd County students are 97.2% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 14 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Floyd County?

Floyd County has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #28 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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