Total enrollment
2,179
-84 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Casey County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Inside Casey County, Kentucky, public K-12 schools number 6 and serve about 2,179 students out of a population of 15,914. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Casey County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Casey County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.6% | #82 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,179 | #76 of 110 | #2,137 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #84 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #20 of 110 | #1,527 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 71.9% | #18 of 110 | #697 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 23.1% | #55 of 110 | #2,017 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
15,914
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,179
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$45,510
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.9%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,052 students
Middle
1
497 students
High
2
630 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Casey County Public Schools
2,179 students · 2 districts in Casey County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Casey 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+
12.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.0% under 18
Test scores in Casey County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Jones Park Elementary· 49.0%
- Liberty Elementary School· 47.3%
- Casey County High School· 40.0%
- Walnut Hill Elementary School· 38.0%
- Casey County Middle School· 34.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey County High School | Liberty | High | 09-12 | 630 | · |
| Casey County Middle School | Liberty | Middle | 06-08 | 497 | · |
| Walnut Hill Elementary School | Liberty | Elementary | PK-05 | 371 | · |
| Liberty Elementary School | Liberty | Elementary | PK-05 | 369 | · |
| Jones Park Elementary | Liberty | Elementary | PK-05 | 312 | · |
| Casey County Area Technology Center | Liberty | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Casey County
About Casey County
In Kentucky, Casey County is a compact county of about 15,914 residents. 6 public schools across the county enrolls about 2,179 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $45,510, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 20% noticeably below the Kentucky median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Casey County spans 3 elementary schools (1,052 students), 1 middle school (497), and 2 high schools (630).
The largest single district in Casey County is Casey County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,179 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,179 students, shrank 4% from the 2,263 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Casey County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data