Woodford County Schools & Education
Woodford County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
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
$6,776
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#37
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Woodford County
Measured School Summary
Woodford County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,776 per pupil, Woodford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Woodford 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,776
$118 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Woodford 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 Woodford 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
Woodford 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
#37
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Woodford County
Elementary to high school visible
4,010 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Woodford 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 Woodford 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 Woodford 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 Highly Rated Town-Based System
Woodford County serves 4,010 students across 7 public schools within a single school district. The landscape features four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This well-established infrastructure supports a growing population in a primarily town-based setting.
One Unified District for the Entire County
The Woodford County school district manages all 4,010 students with no charter schools in operation. This centralized management ensures that all schools, from the large high school to local elementary campuses, share the same high standards. Enrollment is healthy and supports a wide range of extracurricular programs.
Bustling Town Schools with Large Campuses
Six out of seven schools are located in town locales, creating a more suburban feel than neighboring counties. Woodford County High School is a significant local hub with 1,300 students, while the average school size is 573 students. Schools like Southside Elementary provide a mid-sized environment with 577 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Woodford County
Reported Enrollment
4,010
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Woodford County
7 Public Schools in Woodford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School | Profile | Woodford County | Versailles, 40383Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,300 |
| Woodford County Middle School | Record | Woodford County | Versailles, 40383Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 889 |
| Southside Elementary School | Record | Woodford County | Versailles, 40383Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 577 |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Record | Woodford County | Versailles, 40383Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 448 |
| Simmons Elementary School | Record | Woodford County | Versailles, 40383Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 398 |
| Northside Elementary School | Record | Woodford County | Midway, 40347Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 376 |
| Safe Harbor Academy | Record | Woodford County | Versailles, 40383Town: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 22 |
Woodford County High School
Woodford County
Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe
Woodford County Middle School
Woodford County
Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe
Southside Elementary School
Woodford County
Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe
Huntertown Elementary School
Woodford County
Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe
Simmons Elementary School
Woodford County
Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe
Northside Elementary School
Woodford County
Midway, 40347 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,776
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Woodford County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Woodford County, Kentucky?
Woodford County serves 4,010 students across 7 public schools within a single school district. The landscape features four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This well-established infrastructure supports a growing population in a primarily town-based setting.
What are the major school districts in Woodford County, Kentucky?
The Woodford County school district manages all 4,010 students with no charter schools in operation. This centralized management ensures that all schools, from the large high school to local elementary campuses, share the same high standards. Enrollment is healthy and supports a wide range of extracurricular programs.
What is the school experience like in Woodford County?
Six out of seven schools are located in town locales, creating a more suburban feel than neighboring counties. Woodford County High School is a significant local hub with 1,300 students, while the average school size is 573 students. Schools like Southside Elementary provide a mid-sized environment with 577 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.