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Education in Pike County

Pike County is proud of its two public school districts and two accredited colleges. Pike County students have every opportunity to be well trained for the workforce and for the future of our county and state. Read more on our school districts and colleges below and visit the links to find out more information:

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Pikeville Independent School District
Pikeville Elementary * Pikeville High School

High expectations, academic excellence, and strong community support are distinctive trademarks of the Pikeville Independent School District. Our community’s strong sense of ownership and pride in our schools is reinforced regularly by the leadership roles our graduates assume across the city, state, nation, and world. Our site-based decision making councils, faculty/staff, and local board pledge their best efforts to continuously improve the quality of our programs and classroom experiences. Pikeville Independent has one K - 6 Elementary School and one 7 - 8 Middle School; along with the 9 - 12 High School.

In 2006, Pikeville was named #4 in the Top Ten School Districts in the state of Kentucky. Of 176 school districts, Pikeville was proud to be ranked fourth. Pikeville Independent boasts a teacher/student ratio of 1/16 - meaning students get strong one-on-one attention. In addition to the excellent education provided in the general subjects, Pikeville Independent also educates all of its students in music, drama, art, and athletics at all grade levels.With excellent visual and performing arts programs, Pikeville Independent students excell in performing arts careers as well as other professional careers. Pikeville High School sends an average 95% of its graduates to college. In the past three years, each graduating class has been rewarded more scholarships than there were graduating students. For questions about enrolling in the Pikeville Independent School System, visit the link above or call the board office at (606) 432-8161.

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Pike County School District

The Pike County School District is housed in the rural foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, in Pike County, the eastern most and largest county in the state of Kentucky. Pike County is the home of 23 public educational facilities, administered by the Pike County Board of Education, located at the county seat, in Pikeville, Kentucky. The Pike County School District is comprised of 15 elementary schools, 3 middle school programs, 5 high schools, and 2 day treatment centers. It is also affiliated with, and is an integral part of 2 Ky. Tech. Vocational education facilities. The school district, having the sixth largest pupil enrollment in the state, boasts an academic performance level above most state testing indices, placing it among the leading districts in the state. The school system is a diverse combination of educational programs, offering equitable and safe educational environments, which translate into successful learning experiences for all students

Board of Education Contact Info- (606)433-9200 or (606)432-7700
Mailing Address- P.O. Box 3097 Pikeville, Ky 41502
PhysicalShipping Adress- 314 South Mayo Trail Pikeville, Ky 41501

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Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Pikeville * Prestonsburg * Paintsville * Hager Hill

As a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), Big Sandy Community and Technical College is a public, comprehensive educational institution that provides access to educational, cultural, and social opportunities for residents of the Big Sandy Region, which includes Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike counties.

The College is dedicated to a belief in the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual and a person's right to achieve his or her fullest potential. Based on this belief, the College maintains a living and learning environment that promotes diversity, fosters open educational opportunities, and ensures the efficient operation of the College.

Utilizing diverse methods of instructional delivery, the College provides learning experiences for those preparing for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation, for those transferring to a baccalaureate institution, and for community members seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills.

The College offers programs and courses of study in general, developmental, technical, and career education; student development; community and public service; and lifelong learning. Through these programs and courses, the College awards continuing education units, diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees consistent with the comprehensive nature of the institution.

The College has also been recognized on local and state levels for the implementation of its successful Performing Arts Program, Diversity Program, and Honors Program which make the learning experience for students extend well beyond the classroom.

The College provides an environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community that encourages effective communication; freedom of expression; cultural awareness and enrichment; professional and intellectual growth; personal assessment; informed decision-making; problem solving; environmental awareness; and analytical, critical, and ethical thinking. For more information on the college, visit the link above or go to www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu; (606) 886-3863; (606) 218-2060.

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Pikeville College

Pikeville College has deep roots and a proud heritage. It was founded in 1889 by Presbyterians with a mission of providing the best possible educational opportunities to the people in the mountain area of central Appalachia. Though the College has changed and grown in many ways throughout the years, this primary purpose has remained steadfast.

It is important to know that Pikeville College is not simply buildings and programs, bricks and mortar. It is a community of professional people devoted to the total development of the skills and knowledge of each student at the College to his or her fullest potential. Commitment to students is foremost.

One of the important advantages of being a small college is that we can work with each student as an individual. Each student is different in important ways, and it is essential that we recognize those differences so that each may develop his or her full potential, both academically and personally. The college offers many four-year degree programs of study along with the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine. One of three medical schools in the state and one of 11 Osteopathic Medical schools in the country, one of three medical schools in the state.

At Pikeville College, education is experienced in an environment that remains true to its Christian heritage, stressing the worth of each individual and the acceptance of a variety of religious expressions. We continue to work toward spiritual growth in all areas of campus life.

Contact the College at (606) 218-5251.

National College

Founded in 1886, National College is dedicated to offering focused training and education that will lead toward well-defined fields of employment and career advancement.

The Pikeville campus of National College, located at 50 National College Boulevard, has been serving students in Pike County and surrounding areas since 1975 and offers five associate degrees and eight diploma programs in fields of business, health care, and information technology.

The curriculum is hands-on and focused so that students receive the maximum amount of practical skill needed for employment. Smaller class sizes and instructors with real-world experience allow students to get individual attention and a head start in their job search.

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Ask about our veterans benefit programs or our exclusive Business Partnership Grant, which helps leverage employer-provided tuition reimbursement funds.

National College now has over 7,000 students at 24 different campus locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia. For more information, contact the Pikeville campus at (606) 478-7200 or visit www.national-college.edu.