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Monroe County

Kentucky · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 1,788 students, in a county of 11,269 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,788
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,280
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.5%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Monroe County
1,788 students · 2 districts in Monroe County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Monroe 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
92%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.4% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Monroe Co HighTompkinsvilleHigh09-12517·
Monroe Co MiddleTompkinsvilleMiddle06-08382·
Tompkinsville ElemTompkinsvilleElementaryPK-05371·
Gamaliel ElementaryGamalielElementaryPK-05263·
Joe Harrison CarterTompkinsvilleElementaryPK-05255·
Monroe County Area Technology CenterTompkinsvilleHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Monroe County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Monroe County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 1,788.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Monroe County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Monroe County?
Monroe County is the largest school district in Monroe County, serving approximately 1,788 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Monroe County?
Monroe County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 11,269, with a median age of 41. About 24.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Monroe County?
Median household income in Monroe County is $51,280, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 18.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Monroe County?
Approximately 16.0% of adults 25 and older in Monroe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Monroe County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.5% of students in Monroe 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 Monroe County schools?
Across Monroe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Monroe County?
Monroe County residents are approximately 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Monroe County is owner-occupied?
Monroe County has about 5,279 housing units, of which roughly 70.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data