Bracken County High School

Bracken County High School is one of the low-enrollment four-year high schools in Brooksville, Kentucky, run under Bracken County, with 377 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 558 students per school, that is 32% below typical.

Bracken County High School is one of 3 schools operated by Bracken County, a district that caters to 1,133 students overall.

On demographics, Bracken County High School reports that nearly all students (95%) are White. The remainder looks like 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Bracken County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Bracken County High School higher than the state norm the norm. Around 54% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

After controlling for student poverty, Bracken County High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 44.8%; this one delivers 32.8%.

In the area at large, census data for Bracken County shows the typical household earns roughly $66,319 per year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Across Bracken County's 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,467 students), Bracken County High School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Taylor Elementary School, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Bracken County High School at 5th of 5; the average score across the group is 37.2%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Bracken County High School has held roughly steady, going from 380 students in 2018 to 377 in 2025.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.