Total enrollment
2,668
-271 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in McCreary County
Kentucky · 2,668 students · 3 cities
Public K-12 education in McCreary County runs across 5 schools with combined enrollment of about 2,668 students, averaging 534 per campus.
7-year change in McCreary County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-2 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 98%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCreary Central High School | Stearns | High | 09-12 | 711 |
| McCreary County Middle School | Stearns | Middle | 06-08 | 633 |
| Whitley City Elementary School | Whitley City | Elementary | PK-05 | 547 |
| Pine Knot Primary | Pine Knot | Elementary | PK-02 | 425 |
| Pine Knot Intermediate | Pine Knot | Elementary | 03-05 | 352 |
About McCreary County
McCreary County operates 5 public schools across Kentucky, collectively enrolling roughly 2,668 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, McCreary County is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in McCreary County is about 534, noticeably above the Kentucky average of roughly 467.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 9%: 2,939 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,668 in SY 2024-25. McCreary County now counts 5 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for McCreary County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.