Total enrollment
4,064
+268 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
Taylor County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Taylor County, Kentucky operates 10 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 4,064 students (about 406 per campus). That works out to 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
7-year change in Taylor County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
+1 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 85%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
4,064
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,456
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.6%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,959 students
Middle
2
870 students
High
5
1,235 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Taylor County Public Schools
2,704 students · 2 districts in Taylor County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Taylor 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+
23.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.0% under 18
Test scores in Taylor County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Taylor County High School· 53.0%
- Taylor County Elementary School· 51.7%
- Taylor County Middle School· 47.0%
- Campbellsville High School· 44.0%
- Campbellsville Middle School· 42.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | Campbellsville | High | 09-12 | 819 | · |
| Campbellsville Elementary School | Campbellsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 695 | · |
| Taylor County Primary Center | Campbellsville | Elementary | PK-02 | 670 | · |
| Taylor County Elementary School | Campbellsville | Elementary | 03-05 | 594 | · |
| Taylor County Middle School | Campbellsville | Middle | 06-08 | 586 | · |
| Campbellsville High School | Campbellsville | High | 09-12 | 370 | · |
| Campbellsville Middle School | Campbellsville | Middle | 06-08 | 284 | · |
| Lakeview Academy | Campbellsville | High | 06-12 | 35 | · |
| Campbellsville Eagle Academy | Campbellsville | High | 06-12 | 11 | · |
| Central Kentucky Career Academy | Campbellsville | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Taylor County
About Taylor County
In Kentucky, Taylor County is a rural-scale county of about 26,397 residents. 10 public schools across the county instructs about 4,064 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,456, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 6% noticeably above the Kentucky median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Taylor County is made up of 3 elementary schools (1,959 students), 2 middle schools (870), and 5 high schools (1,235).
Taylor County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,704 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,064 students, grew 7% from the 3,796 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Taylor County gained 1 school, going from 8 to 9. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 85% to 81%.
On this page, the community for Taylor 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
Taylor County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data