Total enrollment
1,467
-62 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Bracken County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Of the 4 public K-12 schools in Bracken County, the largest district by enrollment is Bracken County Public Schools (1,133 students). Total county enrollment runs around 1,467. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Bracken County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Bracken County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.4% | #83 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,467 | #100 of 110 | #2,499 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #97 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #59 of 110 | #1,977 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 57.2% | #78 of 110 | #1,236 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 9.6% | #91 of 110 | #2,532 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
8,444
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,467
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,319
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.2%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
490 students
Middle
1
266 students
High
1
377 students
Combined / other
1
334 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bracken County Public Schools
1,133 students · 2 districts in Bracken County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Bracken 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+
17.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Bracken County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Bracken County Middle School· 49.7%
- Bracken County High School· 45.0%
- Taylor Elementary School· 41.7%
- Augusta Independent School· 36.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary School | Brooksville | Elementary | PK-05 | 490 | · |
| Bracken County High School | Brooksville | High | 09-12 | 377 | · |
| Augusta Independent School | Augusta | Combined | PK-12 | 334 | · |
| Bracken County Middle School | Brooksville | Middle | 06-08 | 266 | · |
Cities in Bracken County
About Bracken County
Bracken County is a small county of about 8,444 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system teaches approximately 1,467 students across 4 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,319, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% above the Kentucky median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Bracken County consists of 1 elementary school (490 students), 1 middle school (266), 1 high school (377), and 1 combined or other schools.
Bracken County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,133 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Bracken County has fell 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,529 students to 1,467.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Bracken County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data