Elliott County Schools & Education
Elliott County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,341
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#13
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Elliott County
Measured School Summary
Elliott County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,341 per pupil, Elliott County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Elliott 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
4 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #13 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,341
$447 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Elliott County has 4 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 Elliott 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.
Small-system county
Elliott County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#13
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above 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.
Elliott County
Elementary to high school visible
962 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Elliott County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Elliott 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 Elliott 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.
Small-Scale Education with Great Reach
Elliott County operates 4 public schools that serve a total of 962 students through one unified district. The landscape includes two elementary schools divided by grade levels, one middle school, and one high school. This small student body allows for a very close-knit and manageable education system.
Unified Public Schooling in Elliott
The Elliott County school district manages all 4 schools in the area, with 0.0% of students attending charter schools. This traditional public model is the sole provider for the county's 962 students, ensuring consistent leadership. The district successfully maintains specialized primary and intermediate centers for younger learners.
Small Rural Campuses Build Community
Learning is 100% rural in Elliott County, where the average school size is just 241 students. Elliott County High School is the largest campus with 302 students, while the Intermediate School is the smallest with 202 pupils. These low enrollment numbers ensure a personalized environment where every student is well-known by staff.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Elliott County
Reported Enrollment
962
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Elliott County
Elliott County
4 Public Schools in Elliott County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott County High School | Record | Elliott County | Sandy Hook, 41171Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 302 |
| Elliott County Middle School | Record | Elliott County | Sandy Hook, 41171Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 236 |
| Elliott County Primary School | Record | Elliott County | Sandy Hook, 41171Rural: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 222 |
| Elliott County Intermediate School | Record | Elliott County | Sandy Hook, 41171Rural: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 202 |
Elliott County Middle School
Elliott County
Sandy Hook, 41171 / Rural: Remote
Elliott County Primary School
Elliott County
Sandy Hook, 41171 / Rural: Remote
Elliott County Intermediate School
Elliott County
Sandy Hook, 41171 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,341
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Elliott County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Elliott County, Kentucky?
Elliott County operates 4 public schools that serve a total of 962 students through one unified district. The landscape includes two elementary schools divided by grade levels, one middle school, and one high school. This small student body allows for a very close-knit and manageable education system.
What are the major school districts in Elliott County, Kentucky?
The Elliott County school district manages all 4 schools in the area, with 0.0% of students attending charter schools. This traditional public model is the sole provider for the county's 962 students, ensuring consistent leadership. The district successfully maintains specialized primary and intermediate centers for younger learners.
What is the school experience like in Elliott County?
Learning is 100% rural in Elliott County, where the average school size is just 241 students. Elliott County High School is the largest campus with 302 students, while the Intermediate School is the smallest with 202 pupils. These low enrollment numbers ensure a personalized environment where every student is well-known by staff.
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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.