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12 schools in Nicholasville

Kentucky · Public K-12

Nicholasville's public-school count of 12 reflects a system enrolling about 7,728 students inside Kentucky, broken out as 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Nicholasville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,728
+86 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
+1 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 81%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Ashgrove AcademyHigh06-127
Brookside Elementary SchoolElementary01-05515
East Jessamine High SchoolHigh09-121,222
East Jessamine Middle SchoolMiddle06-08944
Hattie C. Warner Elementary SchoolElementary01-05570
Jessamine Career and Technology CenterHigh09-120
Jessamine Early Learning VillageElementaryPK-KG785
Nicholasville Elementary SchoolElementary01-05465
Red Oak Elementary SchoolElementary01-05519
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary SchoolElementary01-05542
West Jessamine High SchoolHigh09-121,272
West Jessamine Middle SchoolMiddle06-08887

About Nicholasville

Public education in Nicholasville, Kentucky runs across 12 schools that enrolls roughly 7,728 students. By footprint, Nicholasville sits in the medium-population bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.

Schools in Nicholasville average about 644 students each, 38% noticeably above the Kentucky norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Nicholasville has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,642 students to 7,728. The school count climbed from 10 to 11 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 81% to 75%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Nicholasville discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Nicholasville?
Nicholasville, Kentucky has 12 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,728 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Nicholasville?
Nicholasville has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Nicholasville?
West Jessamine High School is the largest public school in Nicholasville by enrollment, with approximately 1,272 students.
What school districts serve Nicholasville?
Nicholasville public schools are operated by Jessamine County.
What grade levels do public schools in Nicholasville cover?
Public schools in Nicholasville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.