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Edmonson County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Edmonson County is a Kentucky county whose public-school system spans 5 campuses and approximately 1,854 students. Median household income runs about $54,937. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Edmonson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,854
-121 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,854
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,937
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.3%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
787 students
Middle
2
521 students
High
1
546 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Edmonson County Public Schools
1,854 students · 1 district in Edmonson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Edmonson 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
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
10.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.7%
civilian labor
Median age
46
18.0% under 18

Test scores in Edmonson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 5 schools in Edmonson County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Edmonson County High SchoolBrownsvilleHigh09-12546·
South Edmonson Elementary SchoolSmiths GroveElementaryPK-04453·
Kyrock Elementary SchoolSweedenElementaryPK-04334·
Edmonson County 5/6 CenterBrownsvilleMiddle05-06265·
Edmonson County Middle SchoolBrownsvilleMiddle07-08256·

Cities in Edmonson County

Brownsville3 schoolsSmiths Grove1 schoolSweeden1 school

About Edmonson County

Edmonson County is a compact county of about 12,355 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,854 students across 5 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,937, 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%.

For a sense of the school types, Edmonson County spans 2 elementary schools (787 students), 2 middle schools (521), and 1 high school (546).

Edmonson County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,854 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Edmonson County has declined 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,975 students to 1,854.

On this page, the community for Edmonson County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Edmonson County?
Edmonson County, Kentucky has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,854 students.
How many high schools are in Edmonson County?
Edmonson County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 546 students.
How many middle schools are in Edmonson County?
Edmonson County, Kentucky has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 521 students.
How many elementary schools are in Edmonson County?
Edmonson County, Kentucky has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 787 students.
What is the largest school district in Edmonson County?
Edmonson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Edmonson County, serving approximately 1,854 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Edmonson County?
Edmonson County has roughly 12,355 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Edmonson County?
Median household income in Edmonson County is $54,937, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Edmonson County?
Approximately 10.7% of adults 25 and older in Edmonson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Edmonson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.3% of students in Edmonson 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 Edmonson County schools?
Across Edmonson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data