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Metcalfe County

Kentucky · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 1,459 students, in a county of 10,425 residents.

Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,459
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,473
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.0%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Metcalfe County
1,459 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
95%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
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

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Metcalfe County Elementary SchoolEdmontonElementaryPK-05636·
Metcalfe County High SchoolEdmontonHigh09-12456·
Metcalfe County Middle SchoolEdmontonMiddle06-08367·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County, Kentucky has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,459 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Metcalfe County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County is the largest school district in Metcalfe County, serving approximately 1,459 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 71.0% 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 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Metcalfe County schools?
Across Metcalfe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County residents are approximately 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Metcalfe County is owner-occupied?
Metcalfe County has about 4,735 housing units, of which roughly 77.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data