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Livingston County

Kentucky · Public K-12

In Livingston County, Kentucky, the public-school system rolls up to 4 schools and roughly 1,020 K-12 students, with county median household income around $58,984. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Livingston County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,020
-199 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 91%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,020
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,984
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.8%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
480 students
Middle
1
201 students
High
1
339 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Livingston County Public Schools
1,020 students · 1 district in Livingston County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Livingston 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
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
88%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
46
22.0% under 18

Test scores in Livingston County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 4 schools in Livingston County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
South Livingston Elementary SchoolSmithlandElementaryPK-05367·
Livingston Central High SchoolSmithlandHigh09-12339·
Livingston County Middle SchoolBurnaMiddle06-08201·
North Livingston Elementary SchoolBurnaElementaryPK-05113·

Cities in Livingston County

Burna2 schoolsSmithland2 schools

About Livingston County

Livingston County is a compact county of about 8,903 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,020 students across 4 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $58,984, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

On the school-mix side, Livingston County is built around 2 elementary schools (480 students), 1 middle school (201), and 1 high school (339).

Livingston County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,020 students across Livingston County.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,020 students, declined 16% from the 1,219 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Livingston County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Livingston County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Livingston County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 1,020.
How many high schools are in Livingston County?
Livingston County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 339 students.
How many middle schools are in Livingston County?
Livingston County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 201 students.
How many elementary schools are in Livingston County?
Livingston County, Kentucky has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 480 students.
What is the largest school district in Livingston County?
Livingston County Public Schools is the largest school district in Livingston County, serving approximately 1,020 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Livingston County?
Livingston County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 8,903, with a median age of 46. About 22.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Livingston County?
Median household income in Livingston County is $58,984, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Livingston County?
Approximately 14.7% of adults 25 and older in Livingston County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Livingston County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.8% of students in Livingston 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 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Livingston County schools?
Across Livingston County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data