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Oldham County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 9Middle 4High 5Other 4

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

Elementary9
Middle4
High5
Other4

1 School District in Oldham County

Oldham County

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22 schools
12,367 students enrolled
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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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 22 matching schools

Oldham County High School

Oldham County

La Grange, 40031 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,656 students

South Oldham High School

Oldham County

Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,341 students

North Oldham High School

Oldham County

Goshen, 40026 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High995 students

South Oldham Middle School

Oldham County

Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle839 students

North Oldham Middle School

Oldham County

Goshen, 40026 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle787 students

Oldham County Middle School

Oldham County

Lagrange, 40031 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle715 students

Buckner Elementary School

Oldham County

Lagrange, 40031 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary649 students

Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School

Oldham County

Prospect, 40059 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary649 students

Kenwood Station Elementary School

Oldham County

Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary646 students

Harmony Elementary School

Oldham County

Goshen, 40026 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary632 students

East Oldham Middle School

Oldham County

Crestwood, 40014 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle622 students

Locust Grove Elementary School

Oldham County

Crestwood, 40014 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary591 students

Crestwood Elementary School

Oldham County

Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary534 students

Centerfield Elementary School

Oldham County

Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary522 students

Camden Station Elementary School

Oldham County

Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary502 students

LaGrange Elementary School

Oldham County

Lagrange, 40031 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary460 students

Oldham County Preschool

Oldham County

Lagrange, 40031 / Suburb: Large

RecordPKOther180 students

Buckner Alternative High School

Oldham County

Buckner, 40010 / Suburb: Large

Record4–12Alternative47 students

Creative and Performing Arts

Oldham County

Crestwood, 40014 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12Vocational0 students

La Grange Education Center

Oldham County

La Grange, 40031 / Suburb: Large

RecordUGVocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,033

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 Oldham County?
Oldham County has a school score of 68/100, which is a midrange 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 Oldham County?
The high school graduation rate in Oldham 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 Oldham County spend per student?
Oldham County spends $7,033 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 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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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.