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Woodford County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 0

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

Elementary4
Middle1
High2
Other0

1 School District in Woodford County

Woodford County

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7 schools
4,010 students enrolled
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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 data

Level

Showing 7 of 7 matching schools

Woodford County High School

Woodford County

Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,300 students

Woodford County Middle School

Woodford County

Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle889 students

Southside Elementary School

Woodford County

Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary577 students

Huntertown Elementary School

Woodford County

Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary448 students

Simmons Elementary School

Woodford County

Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary398 students

Northside Elementary School

Woodford County

Midway, 40347 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary376 students

Safe Harbor Academy

Woodford County

Versailles, 40383 / Town: Fringe

Record6–12Alternative22 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,776

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 Woodford County?
Woodford County has a school score of 65/100, 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 Woodford County?
The high school graduation rate in Woodford 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 Woodford County spend per student?
Woodford County spends $6,776 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 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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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.