Total enrollment
1,272
-99 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Crittenden County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Crittenden County's 4 public schools sit inside Kentucky and collectively enroll about 1,272 K-12 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Crittenden County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crittenden County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.7% | #49 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,272 | #105 of 110 | #2,594 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #106 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #31 of 110 | #1,694 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.0% | #62 of 110 | #1,123 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.0% | #83 of 110 | #2,431 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
8,979
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,272
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$46,656
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.0%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
614 students
Middle
1
277 students
High
2
381 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Crittenden County Public Schools
1,272 students · 1 district in Crittenden County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Crittenden 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+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Crittenden County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County Elementary School | Marion | Elementary | PK-05 | 614 | · |
| Crittenden County High School | Marion | High | 09-12 | 381 | · |
| Crittenden County Middle School | Marion | Middle | 06-08 | 277 | · |
| Pathway Academy High School | Marion | High | 10-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Crittenden County
About Crittenden County
Crittenden County is a low-population Kentucky county of about 8,979 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,272 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $46,656, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 18% lower than the Kentucky median.
In terms of grade levels, Crittenden County is made up of 1 elementary school (614 students), 1 middle school (277), and 2 high schools (381).
Crittenden County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,272 students across Crittenden County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 7%: 1,371 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,272 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Crittenden County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data