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20 schools in Pike County

Kentucky · 7,515 students · 10 cities

In total, Pike County hosts 20 public K-12 schools with about 7,515 students, averaging 376 per campus.

7-year change in Pike County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,515
-1,121 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
20
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Valley Elementary SchoolPikevilleElementaryPK-08844
Mullins Elementary SchoolPikevilleElementaryPK-08779
Johns Creek Elementary SchoolPikevilleElementaryPK-08616
Millard SchoolPikevilleElementaryPK-08601
Belfry ElementaryBelfryElementaryPK-05589
Pike County Central High SchoolPikevilleHigh09-12561
Shelby Valley High SchoolPikevilleHigh09-12503
Belfry High SchoolBelfryHigh09-12463
Elkhorn City Elementary SchoolElkhorn CityElementaryPK-08409
East Ridge High SchoolLick CreekHigh09-12360
Belfry Middle SchoolBelfryMiddle06-08344
Phelps Elementary SchoolFreeburnElementaryPK-06293
Dorton Elementary SchoolDortonElementaryPK-08263
Phelps High SchoolPhelpsHigh07-12239
Bevins Elementary SchoolSidneyElementaryPK-05236
Feds Creek Elementary SchoolFedscreekElementaryPK-08136
Kimper Elementary SchoolKimperElementaryPK-08120
Pike County Virtual AcademyPikevilleHigh06-1295
Northpoint AcademyPikevilleHigh06-1250
Pike County Day TreatmentPikevilleHigh05-1214

About Pike County

Across 20 schools, Pike County teaches about 7,515 students in Kentucky. By footprint it is a medium-population district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Pike County consists of 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 8 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Pike County is about 376, below the Kentucky average of roughly 467.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,515 students, contracted 13% from the 8,636 reported in SY 2017-18. Pike County now counts 20 public schools, up from 19 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Pike County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Pike County?
Pike County operates 20 public K-12 schools in Kentucky, serving approximately 7,515 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Pike County?
Pike County includes 11 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high schools.
What is the largest school in Pike County?
Valley Elementary School is the largest public school in Pike County by enrollment, with approximately 844 students.
What grade levels does Pike County serve?
Pike County schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 20 campuses.
What cities does Pike County serve?
Pike County operates schools in Pikeville, Belfry, Elkhorn City, Lick Creek, Freeburn, Dorton, and 4 other communities across Kentucky.