At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 441 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376
Paintsville High School: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 323
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Paintsville High School
Paintsville High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Paintsville. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Paintsville Independent. NCES reports 318 students for 2024–25.
Among 441 high schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 191 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, below the Kentucky median of 15.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Paintsville High School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Paintsville Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Paintsville High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintsville Elementary School Elementary · Paintsville Independent | PK–06 | 434 | 0.1 mi |
| Mayo Technical College Other · Johnson County | UG–UG | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Kentucky TECH - Mayo Regional Tech Ctr Other · Johnson County | UG–UG | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Johnson County Middle School Middle · Johnson County | 07–08 | 449 | 0.7 mi |
| Johnson Central High School High · Johnson County | 09–12 | 888 | 0.8 mi |
| Prestonsburg High School High · Floyd County | 09–12 | 508 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Paintsville High School
What grades does Paintsville High School serve?
Paintsville High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Paintsville Independent.
How many students attend Paintsville High School?
Paintsville High School reported 318 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 441 Kentucky high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 323 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Paintsville High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 318 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Paintsville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Paintsville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Paintsville Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Paintsville High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Paintsville High School in?
Paintsville High School is part of Paintsville Independent, based in Paintsville, KY, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Paintsville High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paintsville Elementary School (0.1 mi), Mayo Technical College (0.3 mi), Kentucky TECH - Mayo Regional Tech Ctr (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.