Total enrollment
12,038
-378 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Oldham County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Kentucky, 23 sit inside Oldham County, collectively enrolling roughly 12,038 students (10 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high).
4-year change in Oldham County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
19
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Oldham County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 58.5% | #2 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12,038 | #10 of 110 | #710 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 19 | #16 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.3:1 | #102 of 110 | #2,345 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 22.7% | #110 of 110 | #2,485 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.5% | #33 of 110 | #1,693 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Oldham County school rankings
Residents
69,257
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
23
1 districts
Enrollment
12,038
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$122,497
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
22.7%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
10
5,211 students
Middle
4
2,906 students
High
8
3,871 students
Combined / other
1
50 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oldham County Public Schools
12,038 students · 1 district in Oldham County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Oldham 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
46.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.7% under 18
Test scores in Oldham County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 16 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- North Oldham High School· 75.0%
- Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School· 71.3%
- North Oldham Middle School· 69.7%
- Buckner Elementary School· 68.7%
- South Oldham High School· 68.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Centerfield Elementary School· 51.3%
- LaGrange Elementary School· 54.3%
- Crestwood Elementary School· 58.7%
- Camden Station Elementary School· 62.3%
- South Oldham Middle School· 63.0%
Cities in Oldham County
About Oldham County
In Kentucky, Oldham County is a medium-population county of about 69,257 residents. 23 public schools across the county instructs about 12,038 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $122,497, roughly 46% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 115% above the Kentucky median.
For a sense of the school types, Oldham County is made up of 10 elementary schools (5,211 students), 4 middle schools (2,906), 8 high schools (3,871), and 1 combined or other schools.
Oldham County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 12,038 students across Oldham County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Oldham County has shrank 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 12,416 students to 12,038. Over that span, Oldham County gained 1 school, going from 18 to 19.
On allk12, the community for Oldham County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data