Danville, KY – November 19, 2025  — Boyle County Schools continues its legacy of excellence, earning a place among the Top 10 school districts in Kentucky based on the 2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) results. The district is ranked 9th overall statewide, reflecting high achievement across all grade levels and reinforcing Boyle County’s commitment to Excellence in Everything.

District-Level Excellence

Boyle County’s districtwide ranking places it in the top tier of Kentucky’s 172 public school districts, a testament to strong teaching, intentional leadership, and high expectations across all schools. Superintendent Mark Wade shared, “Our students and staff continue to set an incredibly high bar. Ranking 9th statewide is an outstanding reflection of the work happening every day in our classrooms, hallways, and athletic fields. We are proud of our people, and we are proud of our results.”

Understanding Kentucky’s KSA Rating Colors

Kentucky uses a four-color rating system to help families easily understand school performance statewide:

• 🔴 Red – Very Low Performance
  Schools significantly below state expectations; major improvement needed.
• 🟡 Yellow – Low to Moderate Performance
  Below average; targeted improvement is needed.
• 🟢 Green – Good Performance
  Above average; schools are performing well compared to statewide expectations.
• 🔵 Blue – Excellent Performance
  Highest category; elite statewide performance across multiple indicators.

Boyle County Schools earned Green and Blue ratings across all schools, with several top-tier results.

Boyle County High School

• Ranked 18th among all 228 high schools
• Overall Indicator Rate: 87.3
• Rating: 5 (Blue)
• Postsecondary Readiness: Among the highest in the state
• Graduation Rate: 100%
• ACT Scores: Average 20.9 (ranked 10th in the state)

Boyle County Middle School

• Ranked 71st out of 318 middle schools
• Overall Indicator Rate: 74.2
• Rating: 4 (Green)
• Reading/Math Rating: 5 (Blue)

Elementary Schools (717 elementary schools in the state)

Junction City Elementary School

• Ranked 179th statewide
• Rating: 4 (Green)
• Top 25% statewide

Perryville Elementary School

• Ranked 38th statewide
• Rating: 5 (Blue)
• Top 5% statewide

Woodlawn Elementary School

• Ranked 28th 
• Rating: 5 (Blue)
• Top 4% statewide

These results reinforce Boyle County’s position as one of the highest-performing districts in the Commonwealth. Strong academic programming, dedicated educators, engaged families, and student-centered leadership continue to drive the district’s success.

Superintendent Wade added, “We are proud of this recognition, but even more proud of the opportunities it reflects—students growing, staff leading with purpose, and a community supporting our mission. Boyle County Schools will continue striving for excellence in everything we do.”

 

 

We’re excited to announce that Perryville Elementary School has earned the Family Friendly Schools GOLD Certification from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence! This honor reflects their deep commitment to creating a welcoming school community where every family feels connected, supported and empowered as an equal partner in education.

“Schools that earn this certification show a strong commitment to actively involving families in their students’ education,” said Brigitte Blom, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee. “Perryville Elementary has demonstrated remarkable creativity and dedication in making families true partners in the school community—an approach that strengthens student learning and success.”

We know students thrive when families and schools work together. By building strong, meaningful connections with our families, we’re helping create a brighter future for every child.

Explore Perryville’s family engagement efforts: PES Family Hub Site- https://sites.google.com/.../pes-family-connectedness/home

2025-2026 Calendar Committee agenda (October 28)

Danville, KY, 05/16/2024 - The Boyle County Board of Education is proud to announce the
approval of a 3% salary increase for all district staff. This decision reflects the Board's commitment
to maintaining Boyle County as one of the highest-paid districts in the state, ensuring that we
attract and retain the best educators and support staff for our students.

Despite the legislative passage of a 4% increase in the Support Education Excellence in Kentucky
(SEEK) funding, the additional funds only supported a 1.5% pay raise. Boyle County Schools have
managed to achieve this significant raise through prudent financial management and being
exceptional stewards of taxpayer dollars. Through careful financial management and strategic
planning, the district has maintained a healthy fund balance, allowing the prioritization and
investment in staff compensation. Since 2018, Boyle County has achieved a total of 16% in pay
increases for its staff.

"We are dedicated to recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our staff," said
Mark Wade, Superintendent of Boyle County Schools. "Our educators and support personnel are
the backbone of our district. By offering competitive salaries and an outstanding culture, we aim
to ensure that Boyle County remains a top destination for talented educators."
In addition to the staff salary increase, the Board also approved an extensive extra service salary
schedule. The enhanced schedule supports a wide range of extracurricular programs, further
enriching the educational experiences within our district.
The Boyle County Board of Education remains steadfast in its mission to deliver high-quality
education and support for all students. By investing in our staff and expanding extracurricular
opportunities, we are building a brighter future for our district and community.

Congratulations to our Boyle County Middle School Academic Team for winning the 2024 KAAC Governor’s Cup District Championship!

This is our 4th Governor’s Cup District Championship in a row. Our Future Problem Solving team was named District Champions for the 6th year in a row! The FPS team includes Lela Bradshaw, Frances Chatham, Brady Elliott, and Hagan Elliott

Math

Charlotte Rodocker - District Champion

Harrison Kilty - 2nd place

Miriam Heath - 4th place

Science

Lela Bradshaw - District Champ

Ethan Ren - 4th place

Charlotte Rodocker - 5th place

Social Studies

Alex Godbey - District Champ

Hagan Elliott - 4th place

Language Arts

Mason Ball - District Champ (tied)

Warner Wiles - District Champ (tied)

Arts & Humanities

Frances Chatham - 2nd place

Luke Lamar - 4th place

Written Composition

Kordelia Delfino - 3rd Place

Kennedy Helm - 4th place

These students will advance to the Region competition in February.

Congratulations to all students who participated and play a key role in supporting our team!