Total enrollment
13,007
+282 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school. The level mix is 13 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Bullitt County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
24
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Bullitt County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.6% | #97 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13,007 | #8 of 110 | #673 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 24 | #8 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.4:1 | #104 of 110 | #2,353 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.7% | #102 of 110 | #1,636 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.8% | #46 of 110 | #1,873 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.
Bullitt County school rankings
Residents
84,027
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
26
2 districts
Enrollment
13,007
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Cedar Grove Elementary· 51.7%
- Eastside Middle School· 51.3%
- Old Mill Elementary School· 50.7%
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School· 49.7%
- Bernheim Middle School· 48.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Nichols Elementary· 24.0%
- Bullitt Lick Middle School· 26.3%
- Brooks Elementary School· 26.7%
- Zoneton Middle School· 28.0%
- Bullitt Central High School· 31.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Mount Washington | High | 09-12 | 1,664 | · |
| Bullitt Central High School | Shepherdsville | High | 09-12 | 1,293 | · |
| North Bullitt High School | Shepherdsville | High | 09-12 | 1,178 | · |
| Eastside Middle School | Mount Washington | Middle | 06-08 | 682 | · |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Mount Washington | Elementary | PK-05 | 661 | · |
| Freedom Elementary School | Shepherdsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 606 | · |
| Old Mill Elementary School | Mount Washington | Elementary | PK-05 | 591 | · |
| MT. Washington Elementary | Mount Washington | Elementary | PK-05 | 577 | · |
| Hebron Middle School | Shepherdsville | Middle | 06-08 | 569 | · |
| Shepherdsville Elementary | Shepherdsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 538 | · |
| MT. Washington Middle School | Mount Washington | Middle | 06-08 | 474 | · |
| Crossroads Elementary | Mount Washington | Elementary | PK-05 | 469 | · |
| Brooks Elementary School | Brooks | Elementary | PK-05 | 444 | · |
| Cedar Grove Elementary | Shepherdsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 441 | · |
| Roby Elementary School | Shepherdsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 434 | · |
| Bullitt Lick Middle School | Shepherdsville | Middle | 06-08 | 423 | · |
| Overdale Elementary School | Louisville | Elementary | PK-05 | 390 | · |
| Bernheim Middle School | Shepherdsville | Middle | 06-08 | 371 | · |
| Maryville Elementary School | Louisville | Elementary | PK-05 | 359 | · |
| Lebanon Junction Elementary | Lebanon Junction | Elementary | PK-05 | 349 | · |
| Zoneton Middle School | Shepherdsville | Middle | 06-08 | 343 | · |
| Nichols Elementary | West Point | Elementary | PK-05 | 105 | · |
| Bullitt Alternative Center | Shepherdsville | High | 06-12 | 34 | · |
| Spring Meadows | Mt Washington | High | 05-12 | 12 | · |
| Bullitt County Area Technology Center | Shepherdsville | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
| Riverview Opportunity Center | Shepherdsville | Combined | 02-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Bullitt County
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Bullitt County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 12,725 students to 13,007. The school count fell from 25 to 24 across the same 4-year window.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data