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2 schools in South Shore

Kentucky · Public K-12

Of all public K-12 schools in Kentucky, 2 sit inside South Shore city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 803 students (1 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in South Shore

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
803
-74 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 97%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Mckell Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05465
Mckell Middle SchoolMiddle06-08338

About South Shore

Across South Shore, Kentucky, 2 public schools enrolls about 803 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 402, meaningfully below the state mean of about 467.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 8%: 877 students in SY 2017-18 versus 803 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for South Shore discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in South Shore, Kentucky?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in South Shore, with a combined enrollment of about 803.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in South Shore?
South Shore has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in South Shore?
Mckell Elementary School is the largest public school in South Shore by enrollment, with approximately 465 students.
What school districts serve South Shore?
South Shore public schools are operated by Greenup County.
What grade levels do public schools in South Shore cover?
Public schools in South Shore serve students from pre-K through grade 8.