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Pendleton County

Kentucky · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Pendleton County (Kentucky) totals 4 K-12 campuses and roughly 2,130 students. Median household income is around $64,669. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Pendleton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,130
-263 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,130
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,669
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.0%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
1,043 students
Middle
1
420 students
High
1
667 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pendleton County Public Schools
2,130 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
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
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

Test scores in Pendleton County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 4 schools in Pendleton County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pendleton County High SchoolFalmouthHigh09-12667·
Southern Elementary SchoolFalmouthElementaryPK-05542·
Northern Elementary SchoolButlerElementaryPK-05501·
Phillip Sharp Middle SchoolButlerMiddle06-08420·

Cities in Pendleton County

Butler2 schoolsFalmouth2 schools

About Pendleton County

Across the thinly populated Kentucky county of Pendleton County of about 14,723 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 2,130 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $64,669 a year, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 14% meaningfully above the Kentucky median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Pendleton County covers 2 elementary schools (1,043 students), 1 middle school (420), and 1 high school (667).

Pendleton County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,130 students across Pendleton County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pendleton County has declined 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,393 students to 2,130.

On allk12, the community for Pendleton County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County, Kentucky has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,130 students.
How many high schools are in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 667 students.
How many middle schools are in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 420 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County, Kentucky has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,043 students.
What is the largest school district in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County Public Schools is the largest school district in Pendleton County, serving approximately 2,130 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 59.0% 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 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pendleton County schools?
Across Pendleton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data