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Boyle County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Boyle County number 14 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 344 students per campus. That works out to 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Boyle County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,810
+33 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 78%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
30,941
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
3 districts
Enrollment
4,810
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,159
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.8%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
5
2,303 students
Middle
2
1,013 students
High
5
1,395 students
Combined / other
2
99 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Boyle County Public Schools
2,951 students · 3 districts in Boyle County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Boyle 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
84%
Hispanic
5%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
74%
Hispanic
9%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
40
20.9% under 18

Test scores in Boyle County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 8 schools in Boyle County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Boyle County High SchoolDanvilleHigh09-12869·
Woodlawn Elementary SchoolDanvilleElementaryPK-05657·
Boyle County Middle SchoolDanvilleMiddle06-08655·
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate SchoolDanvilleElementary02-05520·
Danville High SchoolDanvilleHigh09-12492·
Junction City Elementary SchoolJunction CityElementaryPK-05457·
John W. Bate Middle SchoolDanvilleMiddle06-08358·
Mary G. Hogsett Primary SchoolDanvilleElementaryPK-01356·
Perryville Elementary SchoolPerryvilleElementaryPK-05313·
Kentucky School for the DeafDanvilleCombinedPK-1272·
Anchor AcademyDanvilleHigh06-1234·
Sunrise AcademyDanvilleCombinedKG-1227·
Boyle County Day TreatmentDanvilleHigh06-120·
North Point Education CenterBurginHighUG-UG0·

Cities in Boyle County

Danville11 schoolsBurgin1 schoolJunction City1 schoolPerryville1 school

About Boyle County

Across the rural-scale Kentucky county of Boyle County of about 30,941 residents, the public-school footprint covers 14 schools and about 4,810 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,159 a year, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 8% higher than the Kentucky median.

On the school-mix side, Boyle County is built around 5 elementary schools (2,303 students), 2 middle schools (1,013), 5 high schools (1,395), and 2 combined or other schools.

Boyle County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,951 students across Boyle County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 4,777 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,810 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 78% to 74%.

On this page, the community for Boyle County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Boyle County?
Boyle County, Kentucky has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,810 students.
How many high schools are in Boyle County?
Boyle County, Kentucky has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,395 students.
How many middle schools are in Boyle County?
Boyle County, Kentucky has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,013 students.
How many elementary schools are in Boyle County?
Boyle County, Kentucky has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,303 students.
What is the largest school district in Boyle County?
Boyle County Public Schools is the largest school district in Boyle County, serving approximately 2,951 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Boyle County?
Boyle County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 30,941, with a median age of 40. About 20.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Boyle County?
Median household income in Boyle County is $61,159, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Boyle County?
Approximately 26.2% of adults 25 and older in Boyle County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Boyle County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.8% of students in Boyle 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 Boyle County schools?
Across Boyle County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.0 to 1.

Boyle County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data