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Carroll County

Kentucky · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 2,040 students, in a county of 10,954 residents.

Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,040
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,466
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.7%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Carroll County
2,040 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
76%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
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

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Carroll County Middle SchoolCarrolltonMiddle05-08590·
Carroll County High SchoolCarrolltonHigh09-12572·
Cartmell ElementaryCarrolltonElementary02-04410·
Kathryn Winn PrimaryCarrolltonElementaryKG-01280·
Carroll Co Childhood Development CenterCarrolltonPrekindergartenPK-PK188·
Carroll County Area Technology CenterCarrolltonHigh08-120·
iLEAD AcademyCarrolltonHigh09-120·
iLead Academy SchoolCarrolltonHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

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 2,040.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Carroll County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Carroll County?
Carroll County is the largest school district in Carroll County, serving approximately 2,040 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 59.7% 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 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carroll County schools?
Across Carroll County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Carroll County?
Carroll County residents are approximately 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Carroll County is owner-occupied?
Carroll County has about 4,693 housing units, of which roughly 65.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data