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McCreary County

Kentucky · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 2,715 students, in a county of 16,867 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,715
NCES CCD
Median income
$33,750
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
82.0%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
McCreary County
2,715 students · 1 district in McCreary County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of McCreary 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
90%
Hispanic
2%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
8.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
39
21.8% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pine Knot Elementary SchoolPine KnotElementaryPK-05825·
McCreary Central High SchoolStearnsHigh09-12734·
McCreary County Middle SchoolStearnsMiddle06-08605·
Whitley City Elementary SchoolWhitley CityElementaryPK-05551·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve McCreary County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in McCreary County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 2,715.
How many high schools are in McCreary County?
McCreary County, Kentucky has 1 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in McCreary County?
McCreary County is the largest school district in McCreary County, serving approximately 2,715 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in McCreary County?
McCreary County has roughly 16,867 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in McCreary County?
Median household income in McCreary County is $33,750, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 32.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of McCreary County?
Approximately 8.5% of adults 25 and older in McCreary County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in McCreary County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 82.0% of students in McCreary County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in McCreary County schools?
Across McCreary County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of McCreary County?
McCreary County residents are approximately 90% White, 2% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in McCreary County is owner-occupied?
McCreary County has about 6,920 housing units, of which roughly 74.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data