Total enrollment
1,879
+13 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Caldwell County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Across all districts in Caldwell County, public schools number 5 and enroll approximately 1,879 K-12 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Caldwell County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Caldwell County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.1% | #40 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,879 | #90 of 110 | #2,272 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #98 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.6:1 | #105 of 110 | #2,393 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 59.7% | #64 of 110 | #1,134 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.7% | #36 of 110 | #1,718 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
12,618
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,879
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,583
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.7%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
918 students
Middle
1
400 students
High
2
561 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Caldwell County Public Schools
1,879 students · 2 districts in Caldwell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Caldwell 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+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.9% under 18
Test scores in Caldwell County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County High School | Princeton | High | 09-12 | 561 | · |
| Caldwell County Primary School | Princeton | Elementary | PK-02 | 532 | · |
| Caldwell County Middle School | Princeton | Middle | 06-08 | 400 | · |
| Caldwell County Elementary School | Princeton | Elementary | 03-05 | 386 | · |
| Caldwell County Area Technology Center | Princeton | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Caldwell County
About Caldwell County
Caldwell County is a low-population county of about 12,618 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,879 students across 5 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $59,583 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 5% higher than the Kentucky median.
In terms of grade levels, Caldwell County is built around 2 elementary schools (918 students), 1 middle school (400), and 2 high schools (561).
Caldwell County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,879 students across Caldwell County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,879 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,866 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Caldwell County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data