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Carroll County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Parents in Carroll County researching K-12 options have 8 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,973 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in Carroll County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,973
-129 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 81%
% Hispanic
19%
was 14%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
1,973
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,466
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.4%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
840 students
Middle
1
555 students
High
4
578 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Carroll County Public Schools
1,973 students · 2 districts in Carroll County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Carroll 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
87%
Hispanic
8%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
74%
Hispanic
19%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.1%
civilian labor
Median age
39
26.6% under 18

Test scores in Carroll County

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

See all 3 schools in Carroll County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Carroll County High SchoolCarrolltonHigh09-12578·
Carroll County Middle SchoolCarrolltonMiddle05-08555·
Cartmell ElementaryCarrolltonElementary02-04436·
Kathryn Winn PrimaryCarrolltonElementaryKG-01233·
Carroll Co Childhood Development CenterCarrolltonElementaryPK-PK171·
Carroll County Area Technology CenterCarrolltonHigh08-120·
iLEAD AcademyCarrolltonHigh09-120·
iLead Academy SchoolCarrolltonHigh09-120·

Cities in Carroll County

Carrollton8 schools

About Carroll County

Carroll County is a compact Kentucky county of about 10,954 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 1,973 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,466, 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 21%.

On the school-mix side, Carroll County consists of 3 elementary schools (840 students), 1 middle school (555), and 4 high schools (578).

Carroll County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,973 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 6%: 2,102 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,973 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Carroll County lost 1 school, going from 6 to 5. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 81% to 74%.

On this page, the community for Carroll County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Carroll County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Carroll County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 1,973.
How many high schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Kentucky has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 578 students.
How many middle schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 555 students.
How many elementary schools are in Carroll County?
Carroll County, Kentucky has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 840 students.
What is the largest school district in Carroll County?
Carroll County Public Schools is the largest school district in Carroll County, serving approximately 1,973 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Carroll County?
Carroll County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 10,954, with a median age of 39. About 26.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Carroll County?
Median household income in Carroll County is $56,466, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 21.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Carroll County?
Approximately 11.4% of adults 25 and older in Carroll County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Carroll County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 58.4% of students in Carroll 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 Carroll County schools?
Across Carroll County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.4 to 1.

Carroll County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data