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Menifee County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Menifee County clocks in around 960 students across 4 schools (2 elementary and 2 high).

7-year change in Menifee County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
960
-29 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
960
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,096
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.0%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
577 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
383 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Menifee County Public Schools
960 students · 1 district in Menifee County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Menifee 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
97%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.9%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.0% under 18

Test scores in Menifee County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Menifee Central School· 37.4%
  2. Menifee County High School· 34.0%

See all 2 schools in Menifee County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Menifee Central SchoolFrenchburgElementaryKG-07548·
Menifee County High SchoolFrenchburgHigh08-12376·
Botts Early Learning CenterDennistonElementaryPK-PK29·
Frenchburg Success AcademyFrenchburgHigh07-127·

Cities in Menifee County

Frenchburg3 schoolsDenniston1 school

About Menifee County

In Kentucky, Menifee County is a compact county of about 6,230 residents. 4 public schools across the county serves about 960 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $45,096, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 23%. That income level is 21% below the Kentucky median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Menifee County is built around 2 elementary schools (577 students), and 2 high schools (383).

Menifee County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 960 students across Menifee County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 3%: 989 students in SY 2017-18 versus 960 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Menifee County gained 1 school, going from 3 to 4.

On this page, the community for Menifee County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Menifee County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Menifee County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 960.
How many high schools are in Menifee County?
Menifee County, Kentucky has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 383 students.
How many elementary schools are in Menifee County?
Menifee County, Kentucky has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 577 students.
What is the largest school district in Menifee County?
Menifee County Public Schools is the largest school district in Menifee County, serving approximately 960 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Menifee County?
Menifee County has roughly 6,230 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Menifee County?
Median household income in Menifee County is $45,096, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 22.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Menifee County?
Approximately 14.9% of adults 25 and older in Menifee County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Menifee County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.0% of students in Menifee 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 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Menifee County schools?
Across Menifee County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Menifee County?
Menifee County residents are approximately 97% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data