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Pendleton County

Kentucky · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 2,246 students, in a county of 14,723 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,246
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,669
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.8%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pendleton County
2,246 students · 1 district in Pendleton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pendleton 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.3% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pendleton County High SchoolFalmouthHigh09-12698·
Southern Elementary SchoolFalmouthElementaryPK-05558·
Phillip Sharp Middle SchoolButlerMiddle06-08497·
Northern Elementary SchoolButlerElementaryPK-05493·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County, Kentucky has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,246 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pendleton County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County is the largest school district in Pendleton County, serving approximately 2,246 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County has roughly 14,723 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Pendleton County?
Median household income in Pendleton County is $64,669, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pendleton County?
Approximately 15.4% of adults 25 and older in Pendleton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pendleton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.8% of students in Pendleton County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pendleton County schools?
Across Pendleton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Pendleton County?
Pendleton County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Pendleton County is owner-occupied?
Pendleton County has about 6,299 housing units, of which roughly 74.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data