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Metcalfe County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Metcalfe County sits inside Kentucky and runs 3 public K-12 schools, enrolling about 1,412 students. Metcalfe County Public Schools alone accounts for 1,412 of those students. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Metcalfe County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,412
-216 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,412
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,473
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
75.3%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
648 students
Middle
1
310 students
High
1
454 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Metcalfe County Public Schools
1,412 students · 1 district in Metcalfe County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Metcalfe 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
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.6% under 18

Test scores in Metcalfe County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 3 schools in Metcalfe County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Metcalfe County Elementary SchoolEdmontonElementaryPK-05648·
Metcalfe County High SchoolEdmontonHigh09-12454·
Metcalfe County Middle SchoolEdmontonMiddle06-08310·

Cities in Metcalfe County

Edmonton3 schools

About Metcalfe County

Metcalfe County is a thinly populated county of about 10,425 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,412 students across 3 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $51,473, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 9% lower than the Kentucky median.

On the school-mix side, Metcalfe County is built around 1 elementary school (648 students), 1 middle school (310), and 1 high school (454).

The largest single district in Metcalfe County is Metcalfe County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,412 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 13%: 1,628 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,412 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Metcalfe County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County, Kentucky has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,412 students.
How many high schools are in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 454 students.
How many middle schools are in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 310 students.
How many elementary schools are in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County, Kentucky has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 648 students.
What is the largest school district in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County Public Schools is the largest school district in Metcalfe County, serving approximately 1,412 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 10,425, with a median age of 42. About 23.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Metcalfe County?
Median household income in Metcalfe County is $51,473, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 17.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Metcalfe County?
Approximately 13.0% of adults 25 and older in Metcalfe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Metcalfe County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 75.3% of students in Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County schools?
Across Metcalfe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data