Wolfe County Schools & Education
Wolfe County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,307
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#10
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wolfe County
Measured School Summary
Wolfe County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Wolfe County spends $9,307 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 30% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 35% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wolfe 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
7 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
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #10 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,307
$2,413 above the state average
School coverage
7
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wolfe County has 7 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 Wolfe 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.
Small-system county
Wolfe County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#10
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
Wolfe County
Elementary to high school visible
1,150 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Wolfe County is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Wolfe 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?
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 Wolfe 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.
Intimate Schools Serving a Small Community
Wolfe County operates a total of 7 public schools serving a population of 1,150 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high school programs. This small system is managed by a single district focused on local rural education.
One District with Significant Investment
The Wolfe County school district manages all 1,150 students across its 7 schools. There are no charter schools in the county, allowing the district to focus all resources on traditional and alternative public education. This concentration of funds results in the highest per-pupil spending among its neighbors.
The Most Intimate Learning Environments
With an average school size of only 164 students, Wolfe County offers the most personal educational setting in the region. All schools are rural, ranging from Wolfe County High (368 students) to Red River Valley Elementary (112 students). This low student-to-school ratio allows for highly individualized attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Wolfe County
Reported Enrollment
1,150
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Wolfe County
Wolfe County
7 Public Schools in Wolfe County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe County High School | Record | Wolfe County | Campton, 41301Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 368 |
| Campton Elementary School | Record | Wolfe County | Campton, 41301Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 336 |
| Wolfe County Middle School | Record | Wolfe County | Campton, 41301Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 171 |
| Rogers Elementary School | Record | Wolfe County | Rogers, 41365Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 119 |
| Red River Valley Elementary School | Record | Wolfe County | Hazel Green, 41332Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 112 |
| Dessie Scott School | Record | Wolfe County | Campton, 41301Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 22 |
| Success Academy | Record | Wolfe County | Pine Ridge, 41360Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Virtual | 22 |
Red River Valley Elementary School
Wolfe County
Hazel Green, 41332 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,307
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Wolfe County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wolfe County, Kentucky?
Wolfe County operates a total of 7 public schools serving a population of 1,150 students. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high school programs. This small system is managed by a single district focused on local rural education.
What are the major school districts in Wolfe County, Kentucky?
The Wolfe County school district manages all 1,150 students across its 7 schools. There are no charter schools in the county, allowing the district to focus all resources on traditional and alternative public education. This concentration of funds results in the highest per-pupil spending among its neighbors.
What is the school experience like in Wolfe County?
With an average school size of only 164 students, Wolfe County offers the most personal educational setting in the region. All schools are rural, ranging from Wolfe County High (368 students) to Red River Valley Elementary (112 students). This low student-to-school ratio allows for highly individualized attention.
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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.