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Jessamine County

Kentucky · Public School District
14
Schools
8,392
Students
$15,150
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
52.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.7%
Graduation Rate
+6.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jessamine County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 8,392 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,150 is near the national average for a US public school district. 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Jessamine Middle School06–08936
West Jessamine Middle School06–08904
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashgrove Academy06–128
East Jessamine High School09–121,173
Jessamine Career and Technology Center09–120
The Providence School06–12156
West Jessamine High School09–121,301
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,150Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
34%
State
48.1%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal
18.1%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
8,392
Students
53%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.7%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.7% graduation rate — 6.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jessamine County?
Jessamine County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 8,392 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jessamine County?
The graduation rate is 92.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jessamine County spend per student?
Jessamine County spends $15,150 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jessamine County?
53% of students in Jessamine County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jessamine County?
No, Jessamine County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jessamine County serve?
Jessamine County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jessamine County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jessamine County is 36/100. 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.