Bullitt County Schools & Education
Bullitt County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,749
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#103
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bullitt County
Measured School Summary
Bullitt County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,749 per pupil, Bullitt County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bullitt County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
26 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #103 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,749
$145 below the state average
School coverage
26
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bullitt County has 26 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bullitt County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Bullitt County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 25 of 26 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#103
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Bullitt County
Elementary to high school visible
12,833 students
25 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bullitt County is the largest listed district slice, with 25 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bullitt County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bullitt County, Kentucky
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large-Scale Suburban School System
Bullitt County features a major educational network of 26 schools serving 12,833 students. This single-district system includes 13 elementary schools and 6 high schools, making it one of the largest in the region.
Bullitt County District's Broad Reach
The Bullitt County district is the sole provider, managing all 25 public schools and over 12,000 students. Charter schools have no presence in the county, with 100% of the landscape being traditional public schools.
Suburban Living and Large Campuses
With 20 of 26 schools located in suburbs, the average school size is 535 students. Bullitt East High School is the largest campus, serving an enrollment of 1,565 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Bullitt County
Reported Enrollment
12,833
26 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bullitt County
26 Public Schools in Bullitt County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Profile | Bullitt County | Mount Washington, 40047Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,565 |
| Bullitt Central High School | Profile | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,363 |
| North Bullitt High School | Profile | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,148 |
| Eastside Middle School | Record | Bullitt County | Mount Washington, 40047Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 683 |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Record | Bullitt County | Mount Washington, 40047Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 616 |
| MT. Washington Elementary | Record | Bullitt County | Mount Washington, 40047Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 606 |
| Freedom Elementary School | Record | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 586 |
| Hebron Middle School | Record | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 536 |
| Shepherdsville Elementary | Record | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 516 |
| Old Mill Elementary School | Record | Bullitt County | Mount Washington, 40047Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 505 |
| MT. Washington Middle School | Record | Bullitt County | Mount Washington, 40047Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 484 |
| Crossroads Elementary | Record | Bullitt County | Mt Washington, 40047Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 475 |
| Bullitt Lick Middle School | Record | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 461 |
| Brooks Elementary School | Record | Bullitt County | Brooks, 40109Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 460 |
| Roby Elementary School | Record | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 446 |
| Bernheim Middle School | Record | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 435 |
| Cedar Grove Elementary | Record | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 406 |
| Zoneton Middle School | Record | Bullitt County | Shepherdsville, 40165Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 354 |
| Lebanon Junction Elementary | Record | Bullitt County | Lebanon Junction, 40150Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 352 |
| Overdale Elementary School | Record | Bullitt County | Louisville, 40229Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 339 |
Bullitt East High School
Bullitt County
Mount Washington, 40047 / Rural: Fringe
Bullitt Central High School
Bullitt County
Shepherdsville, 40165 / Suburb: Large
North Bullitt High School
Bullitt County
Shepherdsville, 40165 / Suburb: Large
Eastside Middle School
Bullitt County
Mount Washington, 40047 / Suburb: Large
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Bullitt County
Mount Washington, 40047 / Suburb: Large
MT. Washington Elementary
Bullitt County
Mount Washington, 40047 / Suburb: Large
Freedom Elementary School
Bullitt County
Shepherdsville, 40165 / Suburb: Large
Shepherdsville Elementary
Bullitt County
Shepherdsville, 40165 / Suburb: Large
Old Mill Elementary School
Bullitt County
Mount Washington, 40047 / Rural: Fringe
MT. Washington Middle School
Bullitt County
Mount Washington, 40047 / Suburb: Large
Crossroads Elementary
Bullitt County
Mt Washington, 40047 / Suburb: Large
Bullitt Lick Middle School
Bullitt County
Shepherdsville, 40165 / Suburb: Large
Roby Elementary School
Bullitt County
Shepherdsville, 40165 / Suburb: Large
Bernheim Middle School
Bullitt County
Shepherdsville, 40165 / Rural: Fringe
Cedar Grove Elementary
Bullitt County
Shepherdsville, 40165 / Rural: Fringe
Lebanon Junction Elementary
Bullitt County
Lebanon Junction, 40150 / Rural: Distant
Overdale Elementary School
Bullitt County
Louisville, 40229 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,749
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Bullitt County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bullitt County, Kentucky?
Bullitt County features a major educational network of 26 schools serving 12,833 students. This single-district system includes 13 elementary schools and 6 high schools, making it one of the largest in the region.
What are the major school districts in Bullitt County, Kentucky?
The Bullitt County district is the sole provider, managing all 25 public schools and over 12,000 students. Charter schools have no presence in the county, with 100% of the landscape being traditional public schools.
What is the school experience like in Bullitt County?
With 20 of 26 schools located in suburbs, the average school size is 535 students. Bullitt East High School is the largest campus, serving an enrollment of 1,565 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.