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Wayne County

Kentucky · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 3,207 students, in a county of 19,602 residents.

Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
3,207
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,739
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
78.8%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wayne County
3,207 students · 2 districts in Wayne County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wayne 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
92%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.4% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Wayne County High SchoolMonticelloHigh09-12940·
Wayne County Middle SchoolMonticelloMiddle06-08679·
Monticello Elementary SchoolMonticelloElementary03-05630·
Bell Elementary SchoolMonticelloElementary01-02476·
Walker Early Learning CenterMonticelloElementaryPK-KG405·
Wayne County Learning AcademyMonticelloHigh06-1230·
Lake Cumberland Youth Development CenterMonticelloHigh08-1228·
Otter Creek AcademyMonticelloHigh06-1219·
Wayne County Area Technology CenterMonticelloHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Wayne County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Wayne County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 3,207.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Wayne County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Wayne County?
Wayne County is the largest school district in Wayne County, serving approximately 3,207 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Wayne County?
Wayne County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 19,602, with a median age of 44. About 20.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wayne County?
Median household income in Wayne County is $45,739, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 16.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wayne County?
Approximately 13.9% of adults 25 and older in Wayne County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wayne County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 78.8% of students in Wayne County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayne County schools?
Across Wayne County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wayne County?
Wayne County residents are approximately 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Wayne County is owner-occupied?
Wayne County has about 10,134 housing units, of which roughly 69.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data