Total enrollment
2,219
-39 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Butler County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Across all districts in Butler County, public schools number 7 and enroll approximately 2,219 K-12 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).
4-year change in Butler County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Butler County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.5% | #86 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,219 | #73 of 110 | #2,114 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #69 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #95 of 110 | #2,298 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 57.9% | #75 of 110 | #1,207 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.2% | #44 of 110 | #1,862 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
12,393
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,219
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,092
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.9%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,083 students
Middle
1
461 students
High
3
675 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Butler County Public Schools
2,219 students · 2 districts in Butler County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Butler 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+
9.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Butler County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Morgantown Elementary School· 51.0%
- Butler County Middle School· 44.3%
- North Butler Elementary· 38.7%
- Butler County High School· 29.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County High School | Morgantown | High | 09-12 | 662 | · |
| Morgantown Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 610 | · |
| Butler County Middle School | Morgantown | Middle | 06-08 | 461 | · |
| North Butler Elementary | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 406 | · |
| Butler County Early Childhood Center | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-PK | 67 | · |
| Butler County Learning Center | Morgantown | High | 06-12 | 13 | · |
| Butler Co. Area Technology Center | Morgantown | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Butler County
About Butler County
Butler County is a low-population county of about 12,393 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system hosts approximately 2,219 students across 7 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,092, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 12%.
In terms of grade levels, Butler County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,083 students), 1 middle school (461), and 3 high schools (675).
Butler County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,219 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Butler County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,258 students to 2,219. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Butler 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