Total enrollment
3,138
+100 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Allen County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Allen County's school count of 6 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 3,138 students inside Kentucky, around 15% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Allen County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Allen County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.7% | #75 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,138 | #56 of 110 | #1,793 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #81 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #97 of 110 | #2,306 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.9% | #57 of 110 | #1,078 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.5% | #59 of 110 | #2,090 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
21,293
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
3,138
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,403
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.9%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
1,000 students
Middle
2
1,113 students
High
2
906 students
Combined / other
1
119 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Allen County Public Schools
3,138 students · 1 district in Allen County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Allen County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Allen County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County Primary Center | Scottsville | Elementary | PK-03 | 1,000 | · |
| Allen County-Scottsville High School | Scottsville | High | 09-12 | 906 | · |
| Allen County Intermediate Center | Scottsville | Middle | 04-06 | 665 | · |
| James E Bazzell Middle School | Scottsville | Middle | 07-08 | 448 | · |
| Patriot Academy | Scottsville | Combined | KG-12 | 119 | · |
| Allen County Career and Technical Center | Scottsville | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Allen County
About Allen County
Allen County is a low-population county of about 21,293 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system hosts approximately 3,138 students across 6 schools.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,403, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 8% higher than the Kentucky median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Allen County consists of 1 elementary school (1,000 students), 2 middle schools (1,113), 2 high schools (906), and 1 combined or other schools.
Allen County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,138 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,138 students, grew 3% from the 3,038 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Allen County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data