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Bullitt County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Bullitt County serves about 13,007 K-12 students across 26 public schools, an average of roughly 500 students per campus. The level mix is 13 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Bullitt County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,007
-322 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
24
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 92%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
26
2 districts
Enrollment
13,007
NCES CCD
Median income
$80,558
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.7%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
13
5,964 students
Middle
6
2,862 students
High
6
4,181 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Bullitt County Public Schools
13,007 students · 2 districts in Bullitt County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bullitt 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
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
7%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Bullitt County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 22 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 22 schools in Bullitt County ranked by score →

All schools (26)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Bullitt East High SchoolMount WashingtonHigh09-121,664·
Bullitt Central High SchoolShepherdsvilleHigh09-121,293·
North Bullitt High SchoolShepherdsvilleHigh09-121,178·
Eastside Middle SchoolMount WashingtonMiddle06-08682·
Pleasant Grove Elementary SchoolMount WashingtonElementaryPK-05661·
Freedom Elementary SchoolShepherdsvilleElementaryPK-05606·
Old Mill Elementary SchoolMount WashingtonElementaryPK-05591·
MT. Washington ElementaryMount WashingtonElementaryPK-05577·
Hebron Middle SchoolShepherdsvilleMiddle06-08569·
Shepherdsville ElementaryShepherdsvilleElementaryPK-05538·
MT. Washington Middle SchoolMount WashingtonMiddle06-08474·
Crossroads ElementaryMount WashingtonElementaryPK-05469·
Brooks Elementary SchoolBrooksElementaryPK-05444·
Cedar Grove ElementaryShepherdsvilleElementaryPK-05441·
Roby Elementary SchoolShepherdsvilleElementaryPK-05434·
Bullitt Lick Middle SchoolShepherdsvilleMiddle06-08423·
Overdale Elementary SchoolLouisvilleElementaryPK-05390·
Bernheim Middle SchoolShepherdsvilleMiddle06-08371·
Maryville Elementary SchoolLouisvilleElementaryPK-05359·
Lebanon Junction ElementaryLebanon JunctionElementaryPK-05349·
Zoneton Middle SchoolShepherdsvilleMiddle06-08343·
Nichols ElementaryWest PointElementaryPK-05105·
Bullitt Alternative CenterShepherdsvilleHigh06-1234·
Spring MeadowsMt WashingtonHigh05-1212·
Bullitt County Area Technology CenterShepherdsvilleHigh08-120·
Riverview Opportunity CenterShepherdsvilleCombined02-120·

Cities in Bullitt County

Shepherdsville13 schoolsMount Washington7 schoolsLouisville2 schoolsBrooks1 schoolLebanon Junction1 schoolMt Washington1 schoolWest Point1 school

About Bullitt County

Bullitt County is a medium-population county of about 84,027 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system instructs approximately 13,007 students across 26 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $80,558, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 42% meaningfully above the Kentucky median.

On the school-mix side, Bullitt County is made up of 13 elementary schools (5,964 students), 6 middle schools (2,862), 6 high schools (4,181), and 1 combined or other schools.

Bullitt County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 13,007 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Bullitt County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 13,329 students to 13,007. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 92% to 85%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Bullitt County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Bullitt County?
There are 26 public K-12 schools in Bullitt County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 13,007.
How many high schools are in Bullitt County?
Bullitt County, Kentucky has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 4,181 students.
How many middle schools are in Bullitt County?
Bullitt County, Kentucky has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,862 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bullitt County?
Bullitt County, Kentucky has 13 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,964 students.
What is the largest school district in Bullitt County?
Bullitt County Public Schools is the largest school district in Bullitt County, serving approximately 13,007 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Bullitt County?
Bullitt County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 84,027, with a median age of 42. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Bullitt County?
Median household income in Bullitt County is $80,558, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bullitt County?
Approximately 19.5% of adults 25 and older in Bullitt County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bullitt County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.7% of students in Bullitt 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 Bullitt County schools?
Across Bullitt County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.6 to 1.

Bullitt County school rankings

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