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Butler County

Kentucky · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 2,195 students, in a county of 12,393 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,195
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,092
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.6%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Butler County
2,195 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
White
93%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Morgantown Elementary SchoolMorgantownElementaryPK-05700·
Butler County High SchoolMorgantownHigh09-12633·
Butler County Middle SchoolMorgantownMiddle06-08454·
North Butler ElementaryMorgantownElementaryPK-05396·
Butler County Learning CenterMorgantownHigh06-1212·
Butler Co. Area Technology CenterMorgantownHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Butler County?
Butler County, Kentucky has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,195 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Butler County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Butler County?
Butler County is the largest school district in Butler County, serving approximately 2,195 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Butler County?
Butler County has roughly 12,393 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Butler County?
Median household income in Butler County is $56,092, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 12.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Butler County?
Approximately 9.9% of adults 25 and older in Butler County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Butler County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.6% of students in Butler 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 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Butler County schools?
Across Butler County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Butler County?
Butler County residents are approximately 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Butler County is owner-occupied?
Butler County has about 5,455 housing units, of which roughly 73.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data