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Fulton County

Kentucky · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 964 students, in a county of 6,409 residents.

Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
964
NCES CCD
Median income
$38,217
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.7%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fulton County
640 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
White
69%
Hispanic
3%
Black
24%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
51%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
31%
Asian
1%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fulton County ElementaryHickmanElementaryPK-05331·
Fulton Independent SchoolFultonOtherPK-12324·
Fulton County High SchoolHickmanHigh09-12175·
Fulton County Middle SchoolHickmanMiddle06-08134·
Four Rivers Career AcademyHickmanHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Fulton County?
Fulton County, Kentucky has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 964 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fulton County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Fulton County?
Fulton County is the largest school district in Fulton County, serving approximately 640 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Fulton County?
Fulton County has roughly 6,409 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Fulton County?
Median household income in Fulton County is $38,217, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 17.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fulton County?
Approximately 16.1% of adults 25 and older in Fulton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fulton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.7% of students in Fulton 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 Fulton County schools?
Across Fulton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Fulton County?
Fulton County residents are approximately 69% White, 3% Hispanic, 24% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Fulton County is owner-occupied?
Fulton County has about 3,158 housing units, of which roughly 61.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data