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Todd County

Kentucky · Public K-12

In Todd County, Kentucky, the public-school system rolls up to 7 schools and roughly 1,886 K-12 students, with county median household income around $61,103. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Todd County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,886
-136 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+2 (+40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 78%
% Hispanic
13%
was 9%
% Black
9%
was 10%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,886
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,103
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.8%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
953 students
Middle
1
401 students
High
4
532 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Todd County Public Schools
1,886 students · 1 district in Todd County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Todd 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
85%
Hispanic
5%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
72%
Hispanic
13%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
36
27.0% under 18

Test scores in Todd County

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

See all 4 schools in Todd County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
South Todd Elementary SchoolGuthrieElementaryPK-05511·
Todd County Central High SchoolElktonHigh09-12500·
North Todd Elementary SchoolElktonElementaryPK-05442·
Todd County Middle SchoolElktonMiddle06-08401·
Horizons High SchoolElktonHigh06-1229·
Todd County Day TreatmentElktonHigh06-122·
Todd County Virtual AcademyElktonHigh06-121·

Cities in Todd County

Elkton6 schoolsGuthrie1 school

About Todd County

In Kentucky, Todd County is a thinly populated county of about 12,469 residents. 7 public schools across the county hosts about 1,886 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,103 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 7% higher than the Kentucky median.

On the school-mix side, Todd County consists of 2 elementary schools (953 students), 1 middle school (401), and 4 high schools (532).

The largest single district in Todd County is Todd County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,886 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,886 students, contracted 7% from the 2,022 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Todd County gained 2 schools, going from 5 to 7. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 78% to 72%.

On allk12, the community for Todd County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Todd County?
Todd County, Kentucky has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,886 students.
How many high schools are in Todd County?
Todd County, Kentucky has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 532 students.
How many middle schools are in Todd County?
Todd County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 401 students.
How many elementary schools are in Todd County?
Todd County, Kentucky has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 953 students.
What is the largest school district in Todd County?
Todd County Public Schools is the largest school district in Todd County, serving approximately 1,886 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Todd County?
Todd County has roughly 12,469 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Todd County?
Median household income in Todd County is $61,103, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Todd County?
Approximately 16.5% of adults 25 and older in Todd County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Todd County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.8% of students in Todd 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 Todd County schools?
Across Todd County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data