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Breathitt County

Kentucky · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 2,049 students, in a county of 13,276 residents.

Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,049
NCES CCD
Median income
$34,808
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.2%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Breathitt County
1,700 students · 3 districts in Breathitt County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Breathitt 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
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.2% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Breathitt County High SchoolJacksonHigh07-12763·
Sebastian Elementary SchoolJacksonElementaryPK-06468·
Jackson City SchoolJacksonOtherPK-12349·
Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary SchoolLost CreekElementaryPK-06231·
Highland-Turner Elementary SchoolBoonevilleElementaryPK-06187·
Breathitt Regional SchoolJacksonHigh06-1230·
Breathitt County Day TreatmentJacksonHigh06-1221·
Breathitt County Area Technology CenterJacksonHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Breathitt County?
Breathitt County, Kentucky has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,049 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Breathitt County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 4 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Breathitt County?
Breathitt County is the largest school district in Breathitt County, serving approximately 1,700 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Breathitt County?
Breathitt County has roughly 13,276 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Breathitt County?
Median household income in Breathitt County is $34,808, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 27.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Breathitt County?
Approximately 15.3% of adults 25 and older in Breathitt County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Breathitt County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.2% of students in Breathitt County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Breathitt County schools?
Across Breathitt County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Breathitt County?
Breathitt County residents are approximately 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Breathitt County is owner-occupied?
Breathitt County has about 6,575 housing units, of which roughly 76.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data