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5 schools in Stanford

Kentucky · Public K-12

Public K-12 education in Stanford runs across 5 schools, enrolling approximately 2,170 students, averaging 434 per campus.

7-year change in Stanford

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,155
-464 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 89%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Lincoln County Area Technology CenterHigh08-120
Lincoln County High SchoolHigh09-12886
Lincoln County Middle SchoolMiddle06-08697
Patriot AcademyHigh06-1215
Stanford Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05572

About Stanford

Stanford is a low-population Kentucky city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 2,170 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,155 students, contracted 18% from the 2,619 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Stanford shed 1 school, going from 4 to 3.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Stanford discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Stanford?
Stanford, Kentucky has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,170 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Stanford?
Stanford has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Stanford?
Lincoln County High School is the largest public school in Stanford by enrollment, with approximately 886 students.
What school districts serve Stanford?
Stanford is served by 2 public school districts, including Lincoln County, Kentucky Tech System.
What grade levels do public schools in Stanford cover?
Public schools in Stanford serve students from pre-K through grade 12.