Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 168 public schools serving 95,171 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.45
# American Indian Students
124 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,618 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
14,242 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
35,337 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
37%
11%
# White Students
35,013 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
37%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
130 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,707 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,417
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
6,991
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,247
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,901
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,264
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,097
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,268
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,947
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,010
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,179
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,506
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,169
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,720
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,260
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
195
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,809 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,846 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District manages 168 public schools serving 95,171 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District is ranked #138 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County School District?
37% of Jefferson County School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,846 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 168 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 95,171 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
