Total enrollment
5,653
-333 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Greenup County
Kentucky · Public K-12
17 public K-12 schools, roughly 5,653 students, one county, 35,501 residents. That is Greenup County, Kentucky on the numbers. That works out to 7 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Greenup County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Greenup County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.5% | #76 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,653 | #28 of 110 | #1,216 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 15 | #25 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #32 of 110 | #1,698 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.3% | #93 of 110 | #1,459 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.5% | #79 of 110 | #2,405 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.
Greenup County school rankings
Residents
35,501
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
17
4 districts
Enrollment
5,653
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,751
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.3%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
7
2,411 students
Middle
4
1,419 students
High
6
1,823 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greenup County Public Schools
2,509 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Greenup County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Argillite Elementary School· 28.3%
- Wurtland Elementary School· 32.7%
- Mckell Elementary School· 33.3%
- Wurtland Middle School· 37.7%
- Raceland-Worthington High School· 45.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenup County High School | Greenup | High | 09-12 | 807 | · |
| Russell High School | Russell | High | 09-12 | 615 | · |
| Russell Primary School | Russell | Elementary | PK-02 | 494 | · |
| Russell Middle School | Russell | Middle | 06-08 | 488 | · |
| Mckell Elementary School | South Shore | Elementary | PK-05 | 465 | · |
| Russell-McDowell Intermediate School | Flatwoods | Elementary | 03-05 | 442 | · |
| Raceland-Worthington Middle School | Raceland | Middle | 03-07 | 391 | · |
| Raceland-Worthington High School | Raceland | High | 08-12 | 387 | · |
| Mckell Middle School | South Shore | Middle | 06-08 | 338 | · |
| Campbell Elementary School | Raceland | Elementary | PK-02 | 313 | · |
| Greysbranch Elementary School | Greenup | Elementary | PK-05 | 278 | · |
| Argillite Elementary School | Argillite | Elementary | PK-05 | 216 | · |
| Wurtland Elementary School | Wurtland | Elementary | PK-05 | 203 | · |
| Wurtland Middle School | Wurtland | Middle | 06-08 | 202 | · |
| Russell Independent Alternative School | Russell | High | 05-12 | 14 | · |
| Greenup County Area Technology Center | Greenup | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
| Russell Area Technology Center | Russell | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Greenup County
About Greenup County
Greenup County is a sparse Kentucky county of about 35,501 residents, home to 17 public schools and roughly 5,653 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,751, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 7% above the Kentucky median.
On the school-mix side, Greenup County comprises 7 elementary schools (2,411 students), 4 middle schools (1,419), and 6 high schools (1,823).
Greenup County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,509 students across Greenup County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Greenup County has contracted 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,986 students to 5,653. Greenup County now counts 15 public schools, down from 16 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Greenup County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data