Total enrollment
2,210
-179 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Estill County
Kentucky · Public K-12
On the public-school side, Estill County (Kentucky) totals 7 K-12 campuses and roughly 2,210 students. Median household income is around $46,051. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Estill County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 98%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,210
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,051
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.8%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,086 students
Middle
1
423 students
High
3
701 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Estill County Public Schools
2,210 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Estill County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Estill Springs Elementary· 43.7%
- Estill County High School· 43.0%
- Estill County Middle School· 43.0%
- West Irvine Elementary· 30.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estill County High School | Irvine | High | 09-12 | 643 | · |
| West Irvine Elementary | Irvine | Elementary | KG-05 | 479 | · |
| Estill Springs Elementary | Irvine | Elementary | KG-05 | 475 | · |
| Estill County Middle School | Irvine | Middle | 06-08 | 423 | · |
| South Irvine Early Learning Center | Irvine | Elementary | PK-PK | 132 | · |
| Estill County Success Academy | Irvine | High | 06-12 | 58 | · |
| Estill County Area Technology Center | Irvine | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Estill County
About Estill County
Across the compact Kentucky county of Estill County of about 14,035 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 2,210 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $46,051, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 19% below the Kentucky median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Estill County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,086 students), 1 middle school (423), and 3 high schools (701).
Estill County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,210 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Estill County has declined 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,389 students to 2,210.
On this page, the community for Estill County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data