Pulaski County Schools & Education
Pulaski County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,808
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#30
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pulaski County
Measured School Summary
Pulaski County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.8%.
Funding Context
At $6,808 per pupil, Pulaski County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pulaski 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
19 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.8%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,808
$86 below the state average
School coverage
19
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
Pulaski County has 19 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 Pulaski 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
Pulaski County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 19 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#30
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Pulaski County
Elementary to high school visible
8,115 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
Somerset Independent
Elementary to high school visible
1,615 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Science Hill Independent
Elementary school only in this slice
476 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Pulaski County is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Pulaski County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pulaski County district systems?
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 Pulaski 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 Major Educational Hub in Pulaski
Pulaski County hosts 19 public schools serving a large student population of 10,206. The infrastructure is distributed across 11 elementary, three middle, and five high schools. Three distinct school districts operate within the county, offering families multiple educational paths.
Three Districts Serving the Community
Pulaski County is the largest district, educating 8,115 students across 14 schools. Somerset Independent serves 1,615 students, while Science Hill Independent operates a single school with 476 students. No charter schools exist in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional public education.
Substantial Campus Sizes and Town Locales
Most schools are located in town settings, with 11 town-based campuses and eight rural ones. The average school size is quite large at 567 students, led by Southwestern High School with 1,265 students. Even elementary schools like Southern Elementary are sizeable, enrolling 655 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Pulaski County
Reported Enrollment
10,206
19 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Pulaski County
Pulaski County
GuideSomerset Independent
Science Hill Independent
19 Public Schools in Pulaski 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 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School | Profile | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42503Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,265 |
| Pulaski County High School | Profile | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42503Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,209 |
| Southern Middle School | Profile | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42501Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 941 |
| Northern Middle School | Record | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42503Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 846 |
| Southern Elementary School | Record | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42501Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 655 |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Record | Somerset Independent | Somerset, 42501Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 650 |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Record | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42503Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 540 |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Record | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42503Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 526 |
| Somerset High School | Record | Somerset Independent | Somerset, 42501Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 521 |
| Science Hill Elementary School | Record | Science Hill Independent | Science Hill, 42553Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 476 |
| Meece Middle School | Record | Somerset Independent | Somerset, 42501Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 444 |
| Burnside Elementary School | Record | Pulaski County | Burnside, 42519Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 432 |
| Eubank Elementary School | Record | Pulaski County | Eubank, 42567Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| Northern Elementary School | Record | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42503Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 360 |
| Shopville Elementary School | Record | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42503Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 352 |
| Nancy Elementary School | Record | Pulaski County | Nancy, 42544Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 317 |
| Memorial Education Center | Record | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42503Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 269 |
| Eagle Academy | Record | Pulaski County | Somerset, 42503Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 35 |
| Pulaski County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Somerset, 42501Town: Remote | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Southwestern High School
Pulaski County
Somerset, 42503 / Rural: Fringe
Pulaski County High School
Pulaski County
Somerset, 42503 / Town: Remote
Southern Middle School
Pulaski County
Somerset, 42501 / Town: Remote
Hopkins Elementary School
Somerset Independent
Somerset, 42501 / Town: Remote
Oak Hill Elementary School
Pulaski County
Somerset, 42503 / Rural: Fringe
Science Hill Elementary School
Science Hill Independent
Science Hill, 42553 / Rural: Fringe
Burnside Elementary School
Pulaski County
Burnside, 42519 / Rural: Fringe
Northern Elementary School
Pulaski County
Somerset, 42503 / Rural: Fringe
Shopville Elementary School
Pulaski County
Somerset, 42503 / Rural: Distant
Pulaski County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Somerset, 42501 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,808
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Pulaski County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pulaski County, Kentucky?
Pulaski County hosts 19 public schools serving a large student population of 10,206. The infrastructure is distributed across 11 elementary, three middle, and five high schools. Three distinct school districts operate within the county, offering families multiple educational paths.
What are the major school districts in Pulaski County, Kentucky?
Pulaski County is the largest district, educating 8,115 students across 14 schools. Somerset Independent serves 1,615 students, while Science Hill Independent operates a single school with 476 students. No charter schools exist in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional public education.
What is the school experience like in Pulaski County?
Most schools are located in town settings, with 11 town-based campuses and eight rural ones. The average school size is quite large at 567 students, led by Southwestern High School with 1,265 students. Even elementary schools like Southern Elementary are sizeable, enrolling 655 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.