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Carlisle County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Carlisle County in Kentucky is home to 3 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 738 students between them, broken out as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high. Carlisle County Public Schools is the largest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Carlisle County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
738
-84 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
738
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,439
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.6%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
395 students
Middle
1
159 students
High
1
184 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Carlisle County Public Schools
738 students · 1 district in Carlisle County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Carlisle 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
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
44
23.5% under 18

Test scores in Carlisle County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 3 schools in Carlisle County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Carlisle County Elementary SchoolBardwellElementaryPK-05395·
Carlisle County High SchoolBardwellHigh09-12184·
Carlisle County Middle SchoolBardwellMiddle06-08159·

Cities in Carlisle County

Bardwell3 schools

About Carlisle County

Carlisle County is a rural-scale Kentucky county of about 4,762 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 738 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,439, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 10% higher than the Kentucky median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Carlisle County is built around 1 elementary school (395 students), 1 middle school (159), and 1 high school (184).

Carlisle County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 738 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 10%: 822 students in SY 2017-18 versus 738 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 91% to 87%.

On allk12, the community for Carlisle 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 public schools are in Carlisle County?
Carlisle County, Kentucky has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 738 students.
How many high schools are in Carlisle County?
Carlisle County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 184 students.
How many middle schools are in Carlisle County?
Carlisle County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 159 students.
How many elementary schools are in Carlisle County?
Carlisle County, Kentucky has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 395 students.
What is the largest school district in Carlisle County?
Carlisle County Public Schools is the largest school district in Carlisle County, serving approximately 738 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Carlisle County?
Carlisle County has roughly 4,762 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Carlisle County?
Median household income in Carlisle County is $62,439, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Carlisle County?
Approximately 14.9% of adults 25 and older in Carlisle County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Carlisle County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.6% of students in Carlisle 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 Carlisle County schools?
Across Carlisle County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data