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Nicholas County

Kentucky · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 1,119 students, in a county of 7,708 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
1,119
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,531
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
67.8%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Nicholas County
1,119 students · 1 district in Nicholas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Nicholas 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
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
9.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.1%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.4% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Nicholas County Elementary SchoolCarlisleElementaryPK-06664·
Nicholas County High SchoolCarlisleHigh07-12455·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County, Kentucky has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,119 students.
How many high schools are in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County, Kentucky has 1 public high schools, along with 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County is the largest school district in Nicholas County, serving approximately 1,119 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County has roughly 7,708 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Nicholas County?
Median household income in Nicholas County is $59,531, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 13.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Nicholas County?
Approximately 9.8% of adults 25 and older in Nicholas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Nicholas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 67.8% of students in Nicholas 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 Nicholas County schools?
Across Nicholas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Nicholas County?
Nicholas County residents are approximately 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Nicholas County is owner-occupied?
Nicholas County has about 3,333 housing units, of which roughly 74.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data