C+
Average
69/100

Prestonsburg High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 825 Blackcat Boulevard, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 37% · Math 22% proficient · 34th percentile in Kentucky
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
498
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%34/100reading 44th percentile, math 25th percentile among Kentucky high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%88/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−14 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+12 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%22%reading -15 pts, math -18 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -4 pts, math -2 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 825 Blackcat Boulevard
City Prestonsburg
ZIP Code 41653
District 2101950
NCES School ID 210195000423
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 41653

Understanding the community around Prestonsburg High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,841
Per Capita Income $23,170
Poverty Rate 23.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%
High School or Higher 80.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $119,200
Median Rent $710
Owner-Occupied 66.0%
Renter-Occupied 34.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Prestonsburg High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 498
Teachers (FTE) 31.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Prestonsburg High School?
Prestonsburg High School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Prestonsburg High School?
Prestonsburg High School has 498 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Prestonsburg High School serve?
Prestonsburg High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Prestonsburg High School receive per student?
Prestonsburg High School receives $15,413 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Prestonsburg High School in 41653 ▼
Avg Home Value
$128,440
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
34.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026