Jefferson County Schools & Education
Jefferson 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
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,382
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#99
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson County
Measured School Summary
Jefferson County has midrange measured school signals (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 84.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Jefferson County spends $8,382 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% below the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 9.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson 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
170 public schools and 3 districts 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 #99 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
9.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,382
$1,488 above the state average
School coverage
170
3 districts 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
Jefferson County has 170 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Jefferson 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
Jefferson County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 168 of 170 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#99
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.
Jefferson County
Elementary to high school visible
95,171 students
168 listed schools in this county slice.
Anchorage Independent
Elementary school only in this slice
405 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Kentucky School for the Blind District
Other grade structure
71 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Jefferson County is the largest listed district slice, with 168 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 Jefferson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jefferson County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jefferson 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.
Kentucky's Largest Educational Hub in Jefferson County
Jefferson County hosts a massive educational infrastructure with 170 public schools serving 95,647 students. The landscape is dominated by 94 elementary schools, 35 high schools, and 18 specialized facilities. This is the state's largest school network, managed by three distinct districts to handle the immense student population.
Jefferson County Public Schools and Beyond
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is the primary district, managing 168 schools and over 95,000 students. The county also includes the prestigious Anchorage Independent district and the Kentucky School for the Blind. Despite the scale, there are no charter schools, keeping the focus on a diverse array of traditional and specialized public campuses.
A Diverse Mix of City and Suburban Learning
The county features 138 schools in city locales and 32 in suburban settings, providing a truly urban educational experience. Marion C. Moore School is the largest campus with 2,320 students, and the average school size is 573 students. This variety allows families to choose between massive high school environments and specialized schools of innovation.
School Overview
Total Schools
170
in Jefferson County
Reported Enrollment
95,647
170 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Jefferson County
Jefferson County
GuideAnchorage Independent
Kentucky School for the Blind District
170 Public Schools in Jefferson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 26 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 170 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion C. Moore School | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40228City: Large | 6–12 | High | 2,320 |
| Eastern High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40243Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,036 |
| Pathfinder School of Innovation | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40203City: Large | KG–12 | Alternative | 2,030 |
| Ballard High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40222City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,014 |
| Louisville Male High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40213City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,991 |
| duPont Manual High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40208City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,929 |
| Fern Creek High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40291City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,688 |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40258City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,517 |
| Atherton High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40205City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,461 |
| Butler Traditional High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40216Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,421 |
| Southern High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40219City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,387 |
| Fairdale High | Profile | Jefferson County | Fairdale, 40118City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,386 |
| Noe Middle | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40208City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,347 |
| Seneca High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40220City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,309 |
| Central High Magnet Career Academy | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40203City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,220 |
| Westport Middle | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40222Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,177 |
| Stuart Academy | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40272City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,105 |
| Iroquois High | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40215City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,090 |
| Farnsley Middle | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40216City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,038 |
| Crosby Middle | Profile | Jefferson County | Louisville, 40243Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,016 |
Marion C. Moore School
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40228 / City: Large
Eastern High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40243 / Suburb: Large
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40203 / City: Large
Ballard High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40222 / City: Large
Louisville Male High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40213 / City: Large
duPont Manual High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40208 / City: Large
Fern Creek High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40291 / City: Large
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40258 / City: Large
Atherton High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40205 / City: Large
Butler Traditional High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40216 / Suburb: Large
Southern High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40219 / City: Large
Fairdale High
Jefferson County
Fairdale, 40118 / City: Large
Noe Middle
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40208 / City: Large
Seneca High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40220 / City: Large
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40203 / City: Large
Westport Middle
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40222 / Suburb: Large
Stuart Academy
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40272 / City: Large
Iroquois High
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40215 / City: Large
Farnsley Middle
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40216 / City: Large
Crosby Middle
Jefferson County
Louisville, 40243 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,382
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Jefferson County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson County, Kentucky?
Jefferson County hosts a massive educational infrastructure with 170 public schools serving 95,647 students. The landscape is dominated by 94 elementary schools, 35 high schools, and 18 specialized facilities. This is the state's largest school network, managed by three distinct districts to handle the immense student population.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson County, Kentucky?
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is the primary district, managing 168 schools and over 95,000 students. The county also includes the prestigious Anchorage Independent district and the Kentucky School for the Blind. Despite the scale, there are no charter schools, keeping the focus on a diverse array of traditional and specialized public campuses.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson County?
The county features 138 schools in city locales and 32 in suburban settings, providing a truly urban educational experience. Marion C. Moore School is the largest campus with 2,320 students, and the average school size is 573 students. This variety allows families to choose between massive high school environments and specialized schools of innovation.
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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.