Total enrollment
3,341
+203 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Spencer County
Kentucky · Public K-12
For a Kentucky county, Spencer County operates a compact public-school system: 6 schools and 3,341 students, broken out as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Spencer County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Spencer County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.2% | #22 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,341 | #53 of 110 | #1,729 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #78 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #101 of 110 | #2,330 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 41.1% | #108 of 110 | #2,048 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.7% | #67 of 110 | #2,206 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.
Residents
20,193
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
3,341
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$102,618
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.1%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,612 students
Middle
1
690 students
High
1
986 students
Combined / other
1
53 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Spencer County Public Schools
3,341 students · 1 district in Spencer County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Spencer 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+
23.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.5% under 18
Test scores in Spencer County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County High School | Taylorsville | High | 09-12 | 986 | · |
| Spencer County Elementary School | Taylorsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 801 | · |
| Spencer County Middle School | Taylorsville | Middle | 06-08 | 690 | · |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | Taylorsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 661 | · |
| Spencer County Early Learning Center | Taylorsville | Elementary | PK-PK | 150 | · |
| Hillview Academy | Taylorsville | Combined | 01-12 | 53 | · |
Cities in Spencer County
About Spencer County
Spencer County is a low-population county of about 20,193 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 3,341 students across 6 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $102,618 a year, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 80% higher than the Kentucky median.
In terms of grade levels, Spencer County covers 3 elementary schools (1,612 students), 1 middle school (690), 1 high school (986), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Spencer County is Spencer County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,341 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,341 students, grew 6% from the 3,138 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Spencer County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data