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Grant County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Grant County, Kentucky comes in at 10 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, totaling roughly 4,075 students, with a county median household income near $69,178. That works out to 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Grant County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,075
-290 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Grant County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn KentuckyIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
32.5%#98 of 109N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
4,075#43 of 110#1,518 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
10#42 of 110N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.1:1#96 of 110#2,302 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
67.4%#31 of 110#822 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
21.6%#58 of 110#2,082 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Grant County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
25,418
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
4,075
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$69,178
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.4%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
6
1,988 students
Middle
2
871 students
High
2
1,216 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grant County Public Schools
3,216 students · 2 districts in Grant County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Grant 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
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
7%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
37
26.5% under 18

Test scores in Grant County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 9 schools in Grant County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Grant County High SchoolDry RidgeHigh09-121,016·
Grant County Middle SchoolDry RidgeMiddle06-08699·
Sherman ElementaryDry RidgeElementaryPK-05415·
Dry Ridge ElementaryDry RidgeElementaryPK-05400·
Williamstown ElementaryWilliamstownElementaryKG-05397·
Crittenden-Mt. Zion ElementaryDry RidgeElementaryPK-05387·
Mason-Corinth ElementaryWilliamstownElementaryPK-05299·
Williamstown Sr. HighWilliamstownHigh09-12200·
Williamstown Jr. HighWilliamstownMiddle06-08172·
Williamstown Head Start PreschoolWilliamstownElementaryPK-PK90·

Cities in Grant County

Dry Ridge5 schoolsWilliamstown5 schools

About Grant County

Grant County is a small Kentucky county of about 25,418 residents, home to 10 public schools and roughly 4,075 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,178, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 22% higher than the Kentucky median.

In terms of grade levels, Grant County is built around 6 elementary schools (1,988 students), 2 middle schools (871), and 2 high schools (1,216).

The largest single district in Grant County is Grant County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,216 students.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 4,365 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,075 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Grant County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Grant County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Grant County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 4,075.
How many high schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Kentucky has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,216 students.
How many middle schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Kentucky has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 871 students.
How many elementary schools are in Grant County?
Grant County, Kentucky has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,988 students.
What is the largest school district in Grant County?
Grant County Public Schools is the largest school district in Grant County, serving approximately 3,216 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Grant County?
Grant County has roughly 25,418 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Grant County?
Median household income in Grant County is $69,178, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Grant County?
Approximately 15.3% of adults 25 and older in Grant County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Grant County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.4% of students in Grant 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 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grant County schools?
Across Grant County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data