Total enrollment
2,031
-346 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Powell County
Kentucky · 2,031 students · 2 cities
From elementary through high school, Powell County runs 6 public K-12 campuses (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 2,031.
7-year change in Powell County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County High School | Stanton | High | 09-12 | 580 |
| Clay City Elementary School | Clay City | Elementary | PK-05 | 425 |
| Powell County Middle School | Stanton | Middle | 06-08 | 418 |
| Stanton Elementary School | Stanton | Elementary | PK-05 | 322 |
| Bowen Elementary School | Stanton | Elementary | PK-05 | 231 |
| Powell County Academy | Stanton | High | 06-12 | 55 |
About Powell County
Powell County maintains 6 public schools across Kentucky, collectively educateing roughly 2,031 students.
For a sense of the school types, Powell County consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
On a per-school basis, Powell County runs about 339 students per campus, 27% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 467.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Powell County has contracted 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,377 students to 2,031.
On allk12, the community for Powell County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.