Total enrollment
4,030
-44 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Grayson County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Grayson County number 9, teaching approximately 4,030 Kentucky students against a population of 26,707. By grade band, the county runs 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Grayson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Grayson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.9% | #37 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,030 | #47 of 110 | #1,528 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #60 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #84 of 110 | #2,166 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.3% | #52 of 110 | #1,054 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.5% | #86 of 110 | #2,486 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.
Grayson County school rankings
Residents
26,707
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
1 districts
Enrollment
4,030
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,757
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.3%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
5
1,994 students
Middle
1
837 students
High
3
1,199 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grayson County Public Schools
4,030 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Grayson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Grayson County Middle School· 61.3%
- Clarkson Elementary School· 60.7%
- Oran P Lawler Elementary School· 57.3%
- Grayson County High School· 49.0%
- Caneyville Elementary School· 46.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- H W Wilkey Elementary School· 40.7%
- Caneyville Elementary School· 46.3%
- Grayson County High School· 49.0%
- Oran P Lawler Elementary School· 57.3%
- Clarkson Elementary School· 60.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High School | Leitchfield | High | 09-12 | 1,180 | · |
| Grayson County Middle School | Leitchfield | Middle | 06-08 | 837 | · |
| Clarkson Elementary School | Clarkson | Elementary | PK-05 | 642 | · |
| H W Wilkey Elementary School | Leitchfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 504 | · |
| Oran P Lawler Elementary School | Leitchfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 470 | · |
| Caneyville Elementary School | Caneyville | Elementary | PK-05 | 378 | · |
| Grayson Co. Alternative Education | Leitchfield | High | 06-12 | 19 | · |
| Grayson County Area Vocational Ed Center | Leitchfield | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Grayson County Schools Preschool Center | Leitchfield | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
Cities in Grayson County
About Grayson County
Across the thinly populated Kentucky county of Grayson County of about 26,707 residents, the public-school footprint covers 9 schools and about 4,030 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,757, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% noticeably below the Kentucky median.
In terms of grade levels, Grayson County comprises 5 elementary schools (1,994 students), 1 middle school (837), and 3 high schools (1,199).
The largest single district in Grayson County is Grayson County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 4,030 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Grayson County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,074 students to 4,030. The school count climbed from 6 to 7 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Grayson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data