KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
Of the 7,645 students attending schools in Boyd County's school districts, 91.1% were white. Multiracial students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county's school districts, accounting for 3.6%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Boyd County's school districts, representing 88.9% of the student body.
Ashland Independent School District had the most even distribution of races among county districts, which included 86.9% white students, 5.1% multiracial students, 4.1% African American students, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino students, 0.6% Asian students, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased by 0.8% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Boyd County.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
Data also shows that between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Independent School District | White | 86.9 | 3,434 |
| Boyd County School District | White | 94.4 | 3,418 |
| Fairview Independent School District | White | 95.1 | 793 |
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