Total enrollment
3,138
+39 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Allen County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 93%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
3,138
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, remained close to its prior level from the 3,099 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 93% to 88%.
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