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Greenup County

Kentucky · Public K-12

17 public schools serving approximately 5,852 students, in a county of 35,501 residents.

Schools
17
4 districts
Enrollment
5,852
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,751
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.0%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
7
schools
Middle
4
schools
High
6
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greenup County
2,634 students · 4 districts in Greenup County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Greenup 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
1%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.3% under 18

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Greenup County High SchoolGreenupHigh09-12849·
Russell High SchoolRussellHigh09-12668·
Russell Middle SchoolRussellMiddle06-08511·
Russell Primary SchoolRussellElementaryPK-02486·
Mckell Elementary SchoolSouth ShoreElementaryPK-05469·
Russell-McDowell Intermediate SchoolFlatwoodsElementary03-05456·
Raceland-Worthington Middle SchoolRacelandMiddle03-08447·
Mckell Middle SchoolSouth ShoreMiddle06-08361·
Campbell Elementary SchoolRacelandElementaryPK-02332·
Raceland-Worthington High SchoolRacelandHigh09-12307·
Greysbranch Elementary SchoolGreenupElementaryPK-05299·
Wurtland Middle SchoolWurtlandMiddle06-08250·
Argillite Elementary SchoolArgilliteElementaryPK-05205·
Wurtland Elementary SchoolWurtlandElementaryPK-05201·
Russell Independent Alternative SchoolRussellHigh05-1211·
Greenup County Area Technology CenterGreenupHigh08-120·
Russell Area Technology CenterRussellHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Greenup County?
Greenup County, Kentucky has 17 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,852 students.
How many high schools are in Greenup County?
Greenup County, Kentucky has 6 public high schools, along with 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Greenup County?
Greenup County is the largest school district in Greenup County, serving approximately 2,634 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Greenup County?
Greenup County has roughly 35,501 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Greenup County?
Median household income in Greenup County is $60,751, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greenup County?
Approximately 18.8% of adults 25 and older in Greenup County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Greenup County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.0% of students in Greenup County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenup County schools?
Across Greenup County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Greenup County?
Greenup County residents are approximately 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Greenup County is owner-occupied?
Greenup County has about 16,271 housing units, of which roughly 80.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data