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7 schools in Anderson County

Kentucky · 3,633 students · 1 city

Public-school enrollment inside Anderson County comes to roughly 3,633 students across 7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Anderson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,633
-102 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Anderson County High SchoolLawrenceburgHigh09-121,157
Anderson County Middle SchoolLawrenceburgMiddle06-08768
Robert B. Turner Elementary SchoolLawrenceburgElementaryKG-05578
Emma B. Ward Elementary SchoolLawrenceburgElementary01-05452
Saffell Street Elementary SchoolLawrenceburgElementary01-05375
Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood CenterLawrenceburgElementaryPK-KG303
Kentucky TECH - Anderson County Tech CtrLawrenceburgHighUG-UG0

About Anderson County

As a sparse district in Kentucky, Anderson County teaches 3,633 students across 7 schools.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Anderson County is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Anderson County is about 519, noticeably above the Kentucky average of roughly 467.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,633 students, decreased 3% from the 3,735 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 7 to 6 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Anderson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Anderson County run?
Anderson County has 7 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 3,633 students in Kentucky.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Anderson County?
Anderson County includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Anderson County?
Anderson County High School is the largest public school in Anderson County by enrollment, with approximately 1,157 students.
What grade levels does Anderson County serve?
Anderson County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 7 campuses.