Total enrollment
1,080
-11 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Nicholas County
Kentucky · 1,080 students · 1 city
Nicholas County runs the local public-school system inside Kentucky: 2 K-12 schools serving roughly 1,080 students, with 1 elementary and 1 high.
4-year change in Nicholas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Nicholas County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,080 | #131 of 158 | #6,664 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #155 of 158 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.9:1 | #151 of 158 | #7,667 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 62.6% | #69 of 158 | #2,587 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.9% | #102 of 137 | #6,264 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 Nicholas County
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,108 to 1,080 students (down 3%) and from 69 to 60 full-time teachers (down 13%), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County Elementary School | Carlisle | Elementary | PK-06 | 645 |
| Nicholas County High School | Carlisle | High | 07-12 | 435 |
About Nicholas County
Nicholas County runs 2 public schools across Kentucky, collectively instructing roughly 1,080 students.
On the school-mix side, Nicholas County spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in Nicholas County is about 540, meaningfully above the Kentucky average of roughly 467.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,080 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,091 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Nicholas County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.