Total enrollment
1,072
-83 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Wolfe County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Wolfe County in Kentucky has 7 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,072 students with Wolfe County Public Schools the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Wolfe County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Wolfe County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.5% | #38 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,072 | #107 of 110 | #2,707 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #67 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #1 of 110 | #645 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 81.1% | #2 of 110 | #476 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.7% | #109 of 110 | #2,631 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
6,443
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,072
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$30,417
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
81.1%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
549 students
Middle
1
148 students
High
2
352 students
Combined / other
1
23 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wolfe County Public Schools
1,072 students · 1 district in Wolfe County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wolfe 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+
8.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
13.1%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.4% under 18
Test scores in Wolfe County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Red River Valley Elementary School· 59.0%
- Campton Elementary School· 53.8%
- Rogers Elementary School· 50.3%
- Wolfe County High School· 50.0%
- Wolfe County Middle School· 48.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe County High School | Campton | High | 09-12 | 333 | · |
| Campton Elementary School | Campton | Elementary | KG-06 | 315 | · |
| Wolfe County Middle School | Campton | Middle | 07-08 | 148 | · |
| Rogers Elementary School | Rogers | Elementary | KG-06 | 127 | · |
| Red River Valley Elementary School | Hazel Green | Elementary | KG-06 | 107 | · |
| Dessie Scott School | Pine Ridge | Combined | KG-12 | 23 | · |
| Success Academy | Pine Ridge | High | 07-12 | 19 | · |
Cities in Wolfe County
About Wolfe County
In Kentucky, Wolfe County is a compact county of about 6,443 residents. 7 public schools across the county hosts about 1,072 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $30,417, 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 31%. That income level is 47% meaningfully below the Kentucky median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Wolfe County consists of 3 elementary schools (549 students), 1 middle school (148), 2 high schools (352), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Wolfe County is Wolfe County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,072 students.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 7%: 1,155 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,072 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Wolfe County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data