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22 schools in Ashland

Kentucky · Public K-12

22 public K-12 schools, 6,091 students, one city. That is the Ashland entry on the numbers, with a mix of 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 9 high.

4-year change in Ashland

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,091
-248 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
19
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
21,295
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
6,091
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
22
public K-12

About Ashland

Ashland is a middle-population Kentucky city in terms of public-school footprint, with 22 schools and 6,091 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 10 elementary, 2 middle, 9 high, and 1 other.

Per-school enrollment runs near 277, lower than the state mean of about 467.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Ashland has fell 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,339 students to 6,091. Over that span, Ashland gained 1 school, going from 18 to 19.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Ashland discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ashland?
Ashland, Kentucky has 22 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,091 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Ashland?
Ashland has 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Ashland?
Boyd County High School is the largest public school in Ashland by enrollment, with approximately 888 students.
What school districts serve Ashland?
Ashland is served by 4 public school districts, including Raceland-Worthington Independent, Ashland Independent, Boyd County, Fairview Independent.
What grade levels do public schools in Ashland cover?
Public schools in Ashland serve students from pre-K through grade 12.