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Owsley County High School

177 Shepherd Lane, Booneville, KY 41314, United States

+1 (606) 593-5185

3.5

Overall Rating

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Owsley County High School Overview

About This School

Owsley County High School is a public high in Booneville, Kentucky, serving 291 students in grades 6-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 43% proficiency in ELA and 27% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 19 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $42,724. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 145 students per counselor. The student body is 54% male and 46% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 97% White, 2% Hispanic, and 1% Two or More Races.

291

Total Students

Grade 6-12

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

19 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts43%

Mathematics27%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-12

County

Owsley County

Students per Counselor

145:1

Owsley County High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

43%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 39%State Avg: 44%

27%

Mathematics

City Avg: 37%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.3:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

145

Students per Counselor

Owsley County High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$42,724

City Avg: $46,491

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor145:1

Owsley County High School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.61%

Male

46.39%

Female

Total Enrollment: 291 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White97.25%

Hispanic2.06%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races0.69%

Native American0%

Owsley County High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Owsley County High School

Q: What is Owsley County High School?

A: Owsley County High School is a high public located in Booneville.

Q: How many students attend Owsley County High School?

A: Owsley County High School has approximately 291 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Owsley County High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Owsley County High School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Owsley County High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Owsley County High School - Booneville, KY

Quick Facts about Owsley County High School
School Name	Owsley County High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-12
Location	177 Shepherd Lane, Booneville, KY 41314, Booneville, KY
County	Owsley County
Phone	+1 (606) 593-5185
Total Students	291
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	19
Rating	3.5/10
ELA Proficiency	43%
Math Proficiency	27%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Owsley County High School

What is Owsley County High School?

Owsley County High School is a high public located in Booneville.

How many students attend Owsley County High School?

Owsley County High School has approximately 291 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Owsley County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Owsley County High School is 15:1.

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