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Woodford County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Woodford County's public-school footprint spans 8 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 4,064, the largest district being Woodford County Public Schools. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Woodford County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,064
+2 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 75%
% Hispanic
18%
was 15%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
4,064
NCES CCD
Median income
$83,788
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.7%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
1,825 students
Middle
1
897 students
High
3
1,342 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Woodford County Public Schools
4,064 students · 1 district in Woodford County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Woodford 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
86%
Hispanic
8%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
71%
Hispanic
18%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
40.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
21.7% under 18

Test scores in Woodford County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

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All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Woodford County High SchoolVersaillesHigh09-121,223·
Woodford County Middle SchoolVersaillesMiddle06-08897·
Southside Elementary SchoolVersaillesElementaryPK-05607·
Huntertown Elementary SchoolVersaillesElementaryPK-05443·
Simmons Elementary SchoolVersaillesElementaryPK-05415·
Northside Elementary SchoolMidwayElementaryPK-05360·
Woodford Virtual Learning AcademyVersaillesHigh06-1286·
Safe Harbor AcademyVersaillesHigh06-1233·

Cities in Woodford County

Versailles7 schoolsMidway1 school

About Woodford County

Woodford County is a sparse Kentucky county of about 27,279 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 4,064 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $83,788 a year, about 41% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 47% higher than the Kentucky median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Woodford County consists of 4 elementary schools (1,825 students), 1 middle school (897), and 3 high schools (1,342).

The largest single district in Woodford County is Woodford County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 4,064 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 4,062 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,064 in SY 2024-25. Woodford County now counts 8 public schools, up from 7 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 75% to 71%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Woodford County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Woodford County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Woodford County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 4,064.
How many high schools are in Woodford County?
Woodford County, Kentucky has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,342 students.
How many middle schools are in Woodford County?
Woodford County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 897 students.
How many elementary schools are in Woodford County?
Woodford County, Kentucky has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,825 students.
What is the largest school district in Woodford County?
Woodford County Public Schools is the largest school district in Woodford County, serving approximately 4,064 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Woodford County?
Woodford County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 27,279, with a median age of 42. About 21.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Woodford County?
Median household income in Woodford County is $83,788, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Woodford County?
Approximately 40.7% of adults 25 and older in Woodford County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Woodford County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 46.7% of students in Woodford 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 Woodford County schools?
Across Woodford County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.4 to 1.

Woodford County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data