Total enrollment
904
-90 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
Fulton County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Public education in Fulton County reaches 904 students across 5 schools. Fulton County Public Schools is the largest district at 611 students. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Fulton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 54%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
31%
was 34%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
904
NCES CCD
Median income
$38,217
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.1%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
314 students
Middle
1
123 students
High
2
174 students
Combined / other
1
293 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fulton County Public Schools
611 students · 3 districts in Fulton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fulton 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+
16.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.8% under 18
Test scores in Fulton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Fulton County High School· 50.0%
- Fulton County Middle School· 38.0%
- Fulton County Elementary· 37.0%
- Fulton Independent School· 34.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Elementary | Hickman | Elementary | PK-05 | 314 | · |
| Fulton Independent School | Fulton | Combined | PK-12 | 293 | · |
| Fulton County High School | Hickman | High | 09-12 | 174 | · |
| Fulton County Middle School | Hickman | Middle | 06-08 | 123 | · |
| Four Rivers Career Academy | Hickman | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Fulton County
About Fulton County
In Kentucky, Fulton County is a small county of about 6,409 residents. 5 public schools across the county instructs about 904 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $38,217, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 17%. That income level is 33% below the Kentucky median.
In terms of grade levels, Fulton County is made up of 1 elementary school (314 students), 1 middle school (123), 2 high schools (174), and 1 combined or other schools.
Fulton County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 611 students across Fulton County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 9%: 994 students in SY 2017-18 versus 904 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Fulton County gained 1 school, going from 3 to 4. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 54% to 51% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Fulton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data