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Anderson County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Anderson County, Kentucky's 7 public schools span elementary through high school (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high). Total enrollment is roughly 3,633 students.

7-year change in Anderson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,633
-102 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,633
NCES CCD
Median income
$74,488
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.8%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
1,708 students
Middle
1
768 students
High
2
1,157 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Anderson County Public Schools
3,633 students · 1 district in Anderson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Anderson 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
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.1% under 18

Test scores in Anderson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 5 schools in Anderson County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Anderson County High SchoolLawrenceburgHigh09-121,157·
Anderson County Middle SchoolLawrenceburgMiddle06-08768·
Robert B. Turner Elementary SchoolLawrenceburgElementaryKG-05578·
Emma B. Ward Elementary SchoolLawrenceburgElementary01-05452·
Saffell Street Elementary SchoolLawrenceburgElementary01-05375·
Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood CenterLawrenceburgElementaryPK-KG303·
Kentucky TECH - Anderson County Tech CtrLawrenceburgHighUG-UG0·

Cities in Anderson County

Lawrenceburg7 schools

About Anderson County

Anderson County is a low-population county of about 24,353 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system instructs approximately 3,633 students across 7 schools.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,488, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 31% noticeably above the Kentucky median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Anderson County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,708 students), 1 middle school (768), and 2 high schools (1,157).

Anderson County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,633 students across Anderson County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,633 students, shrank 3% from the 3,735 reported in SY 2017-18. Anderson County now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Anderson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Anderson County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Anderson County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 3,633.
How many high schools are in Anderson County?
Anderson County, Kentucky has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,157 students.
How many middle schools are in Anderson County?
Anderson County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 768 students.
How many elementary schools are in Anderson County?
Anderson County, Kentucky has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,708 students.
What is the largest school district in Anderson County?
Anderson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Anderson County, serving approximately 3,633 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Anderson County?
Anderson County has roughly 24,353 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Anderson County?
Median household income in Anderson County is $74,488, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Anderson County?
Approximately 26.2% of adults 25 and older in Anderson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Anderson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.8% of students in Anderson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anderson County schools?
Across Anderson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data