Jefferson County
Kentucky · Public School District
168
Schools
95,171
Students
$19,590
Per-Pupil Spend
+37% nat'l
59.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
84.8%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview
Jefferson County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 95,171 students across 168 schools. It includes 93 elementary, 23 middle, 35 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,590 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.
All Schools (168)
Elementary Schools93 schools
Middle Schools23 schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Barret Traditional Middle | 06–08 | 630 |
| Carrithers Middle | 06–08 | 583 |
| Conway Middle | 06–08 | 730 |
| Crosby Middle | 06–08 | 1,016 |
| Farnsley Middle | 06–08 | 1,038 |
| Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North | 06–08 | 510 |
| Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South | 06–08 | 578 |
| Grace M. James Academy of Excellence | 06–08 | 361 |
| Highland Middle | 06–08 | 801 |
| Jefferson County Traditional Middle | 06–08 | 877 |
| Johnson Traditional Middle | 06–08 | 742 |
| Kammerer Middle | 06–08 | 720 |
| Knight Middle | 06–08 | 452 |
| Lassiter Middle | 06–08 | 1,004 |
| Meyzeek Middle | 06–08 | 930 |
| Newburg Middle | 06–08 | 941 |
| Noe Middle | 06–08 | 1,347 |
| Ramsey Middle | 06–08 | 1,008 |
| Stuart Academy | 06–08 | 1,105 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | 06–08 | 892 |
| W.E.B. DuBois Academy | 06–10 | 591 |
| Western Middle School for the Arts | 06–08 | 650 |
| Westport Middle | 06–08 | 1,177 |
High Schools35 schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Ackerly | 05–12 | 7 |
| Ahrens Educational Resource Center | 12–12 | 32 |
| Atherton High | 09–12 | 1,461 |
| Ballard High | 09–12 | 2,014 |
| Boys & Girls Haven | 06–12 | 15 |
| Breckinridge Metropolitan High | 07–12 | 78 |
| Brooklawn | 06–12 | 69 |
| Butler Traditional High | 09–12 | 1,421 |
| Central High Magnet Career Academy | 09–12 | 1,220 |
| Doss High | 09–12 | 939 |
| duPont Manual High | 09–12 | 1,929 |
| Eastern High | 09–12 | 2,036 |
| Fairdale High | 09–12 | 1,386 |
| Fern Creek High | 09–12 | 1,688 |
| Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program | 06–12 | 78 |
| Iroquois High | 09–12 | 1,090 |
| Jeffersontown High | 09–12 | 943 |
| Liberty High | 07–12 | 111 |
| Louisville Day | 06–12 | 6 |
| Louisville Male High | 09–12 | 1,991 |
| Marion C. Moore School | 06–12 | 2,320 |
| Mary Jo and William MacDonald Maryhurst | 06–12 | 50 |
| Mary Ryan Academy | 09–12 | 17 |
| Minor Daniels Academy | 06–12 | 159 |
| Newcomer Academy | 06–12 | 814 |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | 09–12 | 1,517 |
| Seneca High | 09–12 | 1,309 |
| Southern High | 09–12 | 1,387 |
| The Academy @ Shawnee | 06–12 | 532 |
| The Brook-KMI | 06–12 | 33 |
| The Phoenix School of Discovery | 06–12 | 380 |
| U of L PACT Program | 12–12 | 19 |
| Valley High | 09–12 | 964 |
| Waggener High | 09–12 | 863 |
| Western High | 09–12 | 869 |
Other Schools17 schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Binet School | KG–12 | 42 |
| Churchill Park School | PK–12 | 100 |
| Dawson Orman Education Center | PK–PK | 203 |
| DuValle Education Center | PK–PK | 211 |
| George Unseld Early Childhood Center | PK–PK | 285 |
| Home of the Innocents Discovery | PK–12 | 26 |
| Home of the Innocents School | KG–12 | 41 |
| Home/Hospital | PK–12 | 1 |
| J. Graham Brown School | KG–12 | 738 |
| Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Ce | KG–12 | 2 |
| Jefferson Technical College | UG–UG | 0 |
| Kentucky TECH - Jefferson Campus | UG–UG | 0 |
| Outside School Day Program | PK–12 | 0 |
| Pathfinder School of Innovation | KG–12 | 2,030 |
| Peace Academy | PK–12 | 128 |
| Waller-Williams Environmental | KG–12 | 81 |
| Westport Early Childhood Center | PK–PK | 190 |
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,590+37% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
State
30.9%Local (property tax)
46.8%Federal
22.3%Funding is shared between state (31%) and local sources (47%), with notable federal support (22%).
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
168
Schools
95,171
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,590 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 168 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has 168 public schools, serving a total of 95,171 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jefferson County?
The graduation rate is 84.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jefferson County spend per student?
Jefferson County spends $19,590 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jefferson County?
60% of students in Jefferson County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jefferson County?
No, Jefferson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jefferson County serve?
Jefferson County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Jefferson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jefferson County is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.