Total enrollment
1,717
-218 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Martin County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Martin County is a Kentucky county whose public-school system spans 6 campuses and approximately 1,717 students. Median household income runs about $37,042. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Martin County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,717
NCES CCD
Median income
$37,042
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.6%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
936 students
Middle
1
262 students
High
2
519 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Martin County Public Schools
1,717 students · 2 districts in Martin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Martin 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+
10.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
19.8% under 18
Test scores in Martin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Eden Elementary School· 55.8%
- Warfield Elementary School· 46.3%
- Martin County High School· 43.0%
- Inez Elementary School· 41.5%
- Martin County Middle School· 41.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Inez | High | 09-12 | 519 | · |
| Eden Elementary School | Inez | Elementary | PK-06 | 371 | · |
| Warfield Elementary School | Warfield | Elementary | PK-06 | 332 | · |
| Martin County Middle School | Warfield | Middle | 07-08 | 262 | · |
| Inez Elementary School | Inez | Elementary | PK-06 | 233 | · |
| Martin County Area Technology Center | Inez | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Martin County
About Martin County
Martin County is a rural-scale county of about 11,027 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system hosts approximately 1,717 students across 6 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $37,042, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 26%. That income level is 35% noticeably below the Kentucky median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Martin County consists of 3 elementary schools (936 students), 1 middle school (262), and 2 high schools (519).
Martin County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,717 students across Martin County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Martin County has shrank 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,935 students to 1,717.
On this page, the community for Martin County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data