Oldham County Schools & Education
Oldham County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange 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
$7,033
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#23
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oldham County
Measured School Summary
Oldham County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,033 per pupil, Oldham County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oldham 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
22 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,033
$139 above the state average
School coverage
22
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
Oldham County has 22 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 Oldham 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
Oldham County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 22 of 22 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#23
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
Oldham County
Elementary to high school visible
12,367 students
22 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Oldham County is the largest listed district slice, with 22 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 Oldham 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 Oldham 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 Premier Suburban Education Hub
Oldham County manages a large-scale system of 22 public schools serving a total of 12,367 students. This single-district infrastructure is well-equipped with nine elementary, four middle, and five high schools.
Suburban Excellence and Larger Campus Sizes
With 20 of its 22 schools located in suburban settings, the county has a distinct residential feel and a high average school size of 687 students. Oldham County High School is the largest campus, hosting 1,656 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Oldham County
Reported Enrollment
12,367
22 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Oldham County
22 Public Schools in Oldham 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 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Profile | Oldham County | La Grange, 40031Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,656 |
| South Oldham High School | Profile | Oldham County | Crestwood, 40014Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,341 |
| North Oldham High School | Profile | Oldham County | Goshen, 40026Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 995 |
| South Oldham Middle School | Record | Oldham County | Crestwood, 40014Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 839 |
| North Oldham Middle School | Record | Oldham County | Goshen, 40026Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 787 |
| Oldham County Middle School | Record | Oldham County | Lagrange, 40031Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 715 |
| Buckner Elementary School | Record | Oldham County | Lagrange, 40031Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 649 |
| Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School | Record | Oldham County | Prospect, 40059Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 649 |
| Kenwood Station Elementary School | Record | Oldham County | Crestwood, 40014Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 646 |
| Harmony Elementary School | Record | Oldham County | Goshen, 40026Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 632 |
| East Oldham Middle School | Record | Oldham County | Crestwood, 40014Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 622 |
| Locust Grove Elementary School | Record | Oldham County | Crestwood, 40014Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 591 |
| Crestwood Elementary School | Record | Oldham County | Crestwood, 40014Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 534 |
| Centerfield Elementary School | Record | Oldham County | Crestwood, 40014Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 522 |
| Camden Station Elementary School | Record | Oldham County | Crestwood, 40014Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 502 |
| LaGrange Elementary School | Record | Oldham County | Lagrange, 40031Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 460 |
| Oldham County Preschool | Record | Oldham County | Lagrange, 40031Suburb: Large | PK | Other | 180 |
| Buckner Alternative High School | Record | Oldham County | Buckner, 40010Suburb: Large | 4–12 | Alternative | 47 |
| Creative and Performing Arts | Record | Oldham County | Crestwood, 40014Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| La Grange Education Center | Record | Oldham County | La Grange, 40031Suburb: Large | UG | Vocational | 0 |
Oldham County High School
Oldham County
La Grange, 40031 / Suburb: Large
South Oldham High School
Oldham County
Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large
North Oldham High School
Oldham County
Goshen, 40026 / Suburb: Large
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
Oldham County
Prospect, 40059 / Suburb: Large
Kenwood Station Elementary School
Oldham County
Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large
Locust Grove Elementary School
Oldham County
Crestwood, 40014 / Rural: Fringe
Crestwood Elementary School
Oldham County
Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large
Centerfield Elementary School
Oldham County
Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large
Camden Station Elementary School
Oldham County
Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large
Buckner Alternative High School
Oldham County
Buckner, 40010 / Suburb: Large
Creative and Performing Arts
Oldham County
Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,033
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Oldham County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Oldham County, Kentucky?
Oldham County manages a large-scale system of 22 public schools serving a total of 12,367 students. This single-district infrastructure is well-equipped with nine elementary, four middle, and five high schools.
What is the school experience like in Oldham County?
With 20 of its 22 schools located in suburban settings, the county has a distinct residential feel and a high average school size of 687 students. Oldham County High School is the largest campus, hosting 1,656 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.