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Elliott County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

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

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Elliott County

Elliott County

4 schools
962 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Elliott County High School

Elliott County

Sandy Hook, 41171 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High302 students

Elliott County Middle School

Elliott County

Sandy Hook, 41171 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle236 students

Elliott County Primary School

Elliott County

Sandy Hook, 41171 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary222 students

Elliott County Intermediate School

Elliott County

Sandy Hook, 41171 / Rural: Remote

Record3–5Primary202 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,341

State avg $6,894

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kentucky counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockcastle County (99.0%), Taylor County (98.5%), and Carter County (98.0%) currently lead Kentucky among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,894. The highest current county values are Wolfe County ($9,307), Fayette County ($8,810), and Jefferson County ($8,382). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Elliott County?
Elliott County has a school score of 72/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Elliott County?
The high school graduation rate in Elliott County is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Elliott County spend per student?
Elliott County spends $7,341 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.