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Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County, Kentucky

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

170

public schools

Total Enrollment

95,647

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jefferson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jefferson County has 3 district entries. Jefferson County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 168 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Louisville has the most listed schools, with 164 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 94 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

26 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

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

Elementary94
Middle23
High35
Other18

3 School Districts in Jefferson County

Jefferson County

168 schools
95,171 students

Anchorage Independent

1 school
405 students

Kentucky School for the Blind District

1 school
71 students

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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 170 matching schools

Marion C. Moore School

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40228 / City: Large

Profile6–12High2,320 students

Eastern High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40243 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,036 students

Pathfinder School of Innovation

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40203 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12Alternative2,030 students

Ballard High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40222 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,014 students

Louisville Male High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40213 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,991 students

duPont Manual High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40208 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,929 students

Fern Creek High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40291 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,688 students

Pleasure Ridge Park High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40258 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,517 students

Atherton High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40205 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,461 students

Butler Traditional High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40216 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,421 students

Southern High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40219 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,387 students

Fairdale High

Jefferson County

Fairdale, 40118 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,386 students

Noe Middle

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40208 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,347 students

Seneca High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40220 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,309 students

Central High Magnet Career Academy

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40203 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,220 students

Westport Middle

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40222 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,177 students

Stuart Academy

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40272 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,105 students

Iroquois High

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40215 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,090 students

Farnsley Middle

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40216 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,038 students

Crosby Middle

Jefferson County

Louisville, 40243 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,016 students

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.

6 more profiles

Jefferson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jefferson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jefferson County public school directory?

The directory lists 170 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jefferson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jefferson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jefferson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 26 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Jefferson County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jefferson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Jefferson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 45/100

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.