Total enrollment
8,087
-132 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Christian County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Christian County clocks in around 8,682 students across 20 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high).
4-year change in Christian County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Christian County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.8% | #81 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8,682 | #16 of 110 | #894 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 18 | #18 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.3:1 | #83 of 110 | #2,136 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 69.4% | #26 of 110 | #767 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.0% | #3 of 110 | #280 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.
Christian County school rankings
Residents
72,069
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
20
1 districts
Enrollment
8,682
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$55,494
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.4%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
9
4,474 students
Middle
2
1,586 students
High
6
2,256 students
Combined / other
3
366 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Christian County Public Schools
8,682 students · 1 district in Christian County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Christian 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+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
29
28.3% under 18
Test scores in Christian County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Christian County
About Christian County
Christian County is a moderately sized Kentucky county of about 72,069 residents, home to 20 public schools and roughly 8,682 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $55,494, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 12%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Christian County comprises 9 elementary schools (4,474 students), 2 middle schools (1,586), 6 high schools (2,256), and 3 combined or other schools.
Christian County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 8,682 students across Christian County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,087 students, held roughly steady from the 8,219 reported in SY 2020-21. Christian County now counts 17 public schools, up from 16 in SY 2020-21.
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Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data