Total enrollment
1,387
-30 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
McLean County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Public education in McLean County reaches 1,387 students across 6 schools. McLean County Public Schools is the largest district at 1,387 students. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in McLean County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How McLean County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.8% | #54 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,387 | #104 of 110 | #2,540 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #74 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #19 of 110 | #1,512 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.5% | #96 of 110 | #1,544 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.3% | #71 of 110 | #2,293 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.
Residents
9,114
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,387
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,596
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.5%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
637 students
Middle
1
321 students
High
2
429 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
McLean County Public Schools
1,387 students · 1 district in McLean County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of McLean 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+
16.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.5% under 18
Test scores in McLean County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Calhoun Elementary School· 58.7%
- McLean County Middle School· 56.3%
- McLean County High School· 47.0%
- Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary· 45.0%
- Livermore Elementary School· 31.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean County High School | Calhoun | High | 09-12 | 427 | · |
| McLean County Middle School | Calhoun | Middle | 06-08 | 321 | · |
| Calhoun Elementary School | Calhoun | Elementary | PK-05 | 290 | · |
| Livermore Elementary School | Livermore | Elementary | PK-05 | 232 | · |
| Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary | Sacramento | Elementary | PK-05 | 115 | · |
| McLean County Alternative Center | Calhoun | High | 09-12 | 2 | · |
Cities in McLean County
About McLean County
Across the sparse Kentucky county of McLean County of about 9,114 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,387 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,596, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% higher than the Kentucky median.
For a sense of the school types, McLean County is built around 3 elementary schools (637 students), 1 middle school (321), and 2 high schools (429).
McLean County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,387 students across McLean County.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,417 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,387 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for McLean County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data