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Grayson County

Kentucky · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 4,039 students, in a county of 26,707 residents.

Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
4,039
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,757
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.0%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grayson County
4,039 students · 1 district in Grayson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Grayson 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
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.6%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.8% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Grayson County High SchoolLeitchfieldHigh09-121,252·
Grayson County Middle SchoolLeitchfieldMiddle06-08839·
Clarkson Elementary SchoolClarksonElementaryPK-05609·
H W Wilkey Elementary SchoolLeitchfieldElementaryPK-05525·
Oran P Lawler Elementary SchoolLeitchfieldElementaryPK-05413·
Caneyville Elementary SchoolCaneyvilleElementaryPK-05390·
Grayson Co. Alternative EducationLeitchfieldHigh06-1211·
Grayson County Area Vocational Ed CenterLeitchfieldHigh09-120·
Grayson County Schools Preschool CenterLeitchfieldPrekindergartenPK-PK0·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Grayson County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Grayson County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 4,039.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Grayson County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Grayson County?
Grayson County is the largest school district in Grayson County, serving approximately 4,039 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Grayson County?
Grayson County has roughly 26,707 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Grayson County?
Median household income in Grayson County is $50,757, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 12.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Grayson County?
Approximately 16.1% of adults 25 and older in Grayson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Grayson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.0% of students in Grayson 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 Grayson County schools?
Across Grayson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Grayson County?
Grayson County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Grayson County is owner-occupied?
Grayson County has about 13,369 housing units, of which roughly 74.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data