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Owsley County

Kentucky · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 785 students, in a county of 3,971 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
785
NCES CCD
Median income
$22,188
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.0%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Owsley County
785 students · 1 district in Owsley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Owsley 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
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
7.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
39.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
12.6%
civilian labor
Median age
48
19.3% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Owsley County Elementary SchoolBoonevilleElementaryPK-05412·
Owsley County High SchoolBoonevilleHigh06-12373·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Owsley County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Owsley County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 785.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Owsley County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Owsley County?
Owsley County is the largest school district in Owsley County, serving approximately 785 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Owsley County?
Owsley County has roughly 3,971 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Owsley County?
Median household income in Owsley County is $22,188, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 39.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Owsley County?
Approximately 7.1% of adults 25 and older in Owsley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Owsley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 85.0% of students in Owsley 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 Owsley County schools?
Across Owsley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Owsley County?
Owsley County residents are approximately 96% White, 0% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Owsley County is owner-occupied?
Owsley County has about 2,052 housing units, of which roughly 70.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data