How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pulaski County | Somerset Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Somerset, Kentucky | Somerset, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 8,115 | 1,615 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pulaski County | Somerset Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,724 | $13,533 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.7% | 19.6% |
| State Revenue | 56.3% | 47.9% |
| Local Revenue | 26.0% | 32.5% |
Pulaski County
Federal State Local
Somerset Independent
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pulaski County | Somerset Independent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 81.0% |
| African American | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.1% | 62.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pulaski County | Somerset Independent |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 473.6:1 | 322.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.5% | 34.3% |
School Types
Pulaski County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
Somerset Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.