Powell County High School

Powell County High School, a moderately sized four-year high school in Stanton, Kentucky, overseen by Powell County, teaches 580 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Powell County High School is one of 6 schools operated by Powell County, a district that serves 2,031 students overall.

Demographically, Powell County High School records that nearly all students (96%) are White. Beyond that, the school records 2% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Powell County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.1:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 16.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 62% of students at Powell County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), On a poverty-adjusted basis, Powell County High School sits in the bottom 10% statewide. Predicted proficiency from the FRL regression is roughly 42.2%; actual is 25.5%, a gap of -16.7 points.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Powell County put median household earnings sit near $40,309, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 19%. Across Powell County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,031 students), Powell County High School is one campus in the mix.

Powell County Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Powell County High School at 7th of 8; the average score across the group is 32.9%.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Powell County High School has ticked down 14%, going from 673 students in 2018 to 580 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.