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Eminence Independent School District

291 West Broadway Street
Eminence, KY 40019
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Eminence Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 991 students in Eminence Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Eminence Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
991 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Eminence Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#125 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
38%
39%
45%
15-19%
22%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
4%
11%
% White
77%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,668 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,845 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,668
$14,242
Spending / Student
$16,845
$13,981

Best Eminence Independent School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eminence High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
254 West Broadway St
Eminence, KY 40019
(502) 845-5427
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eminence Independent School District?
Eminence Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 991 students.
What is the rank of Eminence Independent School District?
Eminence Independent School District is ranked #121 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eminence Independent School District?
77% of Eminence Independent School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eminence Independent School District?
Eminence Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Eminence Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,845 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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