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Estill County

Kentucky · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 2,202 students, in a county of 14,035 residents.

Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,202
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,051
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.6%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Estill County
2,202 students · 2 districts in Estill County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Estill 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
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.3% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Estill County High SchoolIrvineHigh09-12644·
West Irvine ElementaryIrvineElementaryKG-05468·
Estill Springs ElementaryIrvineElementaryKG-05465·
Estill County Middle SchoolIrvineMiddle06-08446·
South Irvine Early Learning CenterIrvinePrekindergartenPK-PK166·
Estill County Success AcademyIrvineHigh06-1213·
Estill County Area Technology CenterIrvineHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Estill County?
Estill County, Kentucky has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,202 students.
How many high schools are in Estill County?
Estill County, Kentucky has 3 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Estill County?
Estill County is the largest school district in Estill County, serving approximately 2,202 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Estill County?
Estill County has roughly 14,035 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Estill County?
Median household income in Estill County is $46,051, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 15.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Estill County?
Approximately 12.2% of adults 25 and older in Estill County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Estill County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.6% of students in Estill County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Estill County schools?
Across Estill County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Estill County?
Estill County residents are approximately 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Estill County is owner-occupied?
Estill County has about 6,864 housing units, of which roughly 70.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data