Total enrollment
3,633
+457 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Anderson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Anderson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.9% | #36 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,633 | #50 of 110 | #1,643 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #68 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #58 of 110 | #1,975 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.8% | #100 of 110 | #1,628 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.9% | #56 of 110 | #2,025 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
24,353
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
3,633
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County High School | Lawrenceburg | High | 09-12 | 1,157 | · |
| Anderson County Middle School | Lawrenceburg | Middle | 06-08 | 768 | · |
| Robert B. Turner Elementary School | Lawrenceburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 578 | · |
| Emma B. Ward Elementary School | Lawrenceburg | Elementary | 01-05 | 452 | · |
| Saffell Street Elementary School | Lawrenceburg | Elementary | 01-05 | 375 | · |
| Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center | Lawrenceburg | Elementary | PK-KG | 303 | · |
| Kentucky TECH - Anderson County Tech Ctr | Lawrenceburg | High | UG-UG | 0 | · |
Cities in Anderson County
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 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,633 students, grew 14% from the 3,176 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data