For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,993 students in Floyd County, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Floyd County, KY are May Valley Elementary School, John M. Stumbo Elementary School and Renaissance Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Floyd County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Floyd County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Floyd County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
May Valley Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
481 Stephens Br
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-0883
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6945 Ky Rt 979
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Grethel, KY 41631
(606) 263-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Renaissance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Randy Caudill Loop
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Duff-allen Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
183 Rebel Road
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Eastern, KY 41622
(606) 358-0110
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Eagle Ln
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Allen, KY 41601
(606) 874-2165
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
James D. Adams Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2671
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Betsy Layne Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
256 School St
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
South Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
299 Mt. Raider Dr.
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 263-6175
Hi Hat, KY 41636
(606) 263-6175
Gr: PK-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Prestonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Clark Dr.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-3891
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Floyd County, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Floyd County, KY include May Valley Elementary School, John M. Stumbo Elementary School and Renaissance Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Floyd County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Floyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County?
Floyd County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Floyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Floyd County include: Betsy Layne Elementary School vs. John M. Stumbo Elementary School, Betsy Layne Elementary School vs. Allen Elementary School
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