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 2025 school year, there are 170 public schools serving 94,853 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 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (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
0.72
0.46
# American Indian Students
129 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4,838 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16,243 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
10%
# Black Students
34,566 Students
70,340 Students
% Black Students
37%
11%
# White Students
33,160 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
35%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
144 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,773 Students
34,942 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:
2,093
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
6,965
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,128
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,316
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,949
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,298
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,177
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,312
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,936
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,009
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,105
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,042
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,191
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,151
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
181
618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,865 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,903 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District manages 170 public schools serving 94,853 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District is ranked #140 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, 35% of students are White, 17% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,903 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 170 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 94,853 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
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
