Total enrollment
1,272
-99 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Crittenden County
Kentucky · 1,272 students · 1 city
Crittenden County's public schools total 4 across the district, with enrollment of about 1,272 and an average school size near 318.
4-year change in Crittenden County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crittenden County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.7% | #62 of 139 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,272 | #125 of 158 | #6,049 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #134 of 158 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #55 of 158 | #5,250 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.0% | #90 of 158 | #2,859 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.0% | #106 of 137 | #6,336 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.
Inside Crittenden County
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,341 to 1,272 students (down 5%) and from 81 to 86 full-time teachers (up 6%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County Elementary School | Marion | Elementary | PK-05 | 614 |
| Crittenden County High School | Marion | High | 09-12 | 381 |
| Crittenden County Middle School | Marion | Middle | 06-08 | 277 |
| Pathway Academy High School | Marion | High | 10-12 | 0 |
About Crittenden County
Crittenden County runs 4 public schools across Kentucky, collectively educateing roughly 1,272 students.
On the school-mix side, Crittenden County consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
On a per-school basis, Crittenden County runs about 318 students per school, 32% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 467.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 7%: 1,371 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,272 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Crittenden County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.