Bullitt County

Shepherdsville, Kentucky — 24 schools

12,833
Total Enrollment
24
Schools
$14,145
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bullitt County operates 24 public schools serving 12,833 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 15 other, 6 middle, 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 13,007 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bullitt County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,145 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.5% local, 44.7% state, and 15.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,914 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 23/100, ranked #154 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 24 schools offering Advanced Placement (31 AP courses district-wide), a 473.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.9% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% African American across the district's schools.

Bullitt County school enrollment varies 139× across entities

Bullitt County school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 1,664 students (highest), a spread of 1,652 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bullitt County student-counselor ratio is 474:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Bullitt County chronic absenteeism rate is 19.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Bullitt County is typically wider than the Bullitt County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.8%
Federal
44.7%
State
39.5%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
154 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bullitt County county, where this district is located.

$966
Studio/mo
$1,047
1 BR/mo
$1,272
2 BR/mo
$1,625
3 BR/mo
$1,891
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,914
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 24 schools in Bullitt County.

White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 24
Schools with AP
31 AP courses total
473.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bullitt County

School Enrollment
Bullitt East High School
1,664
Bullitt Central High School
1,293
North Bullitt High School
1,178
Eastside Middle School
682
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
661
Freedom Elementary School
606
Old Mill Elementary School
591
Mt. Washington Elementary
577
Hebron Middle School
569
Shepherdsville Elementary
538
Mt. Washington Middle School
474
Crossroads Elementary
469
Brooks Elementary School
444
Cedar Grove Elementary
441
Roby Elementary School
434
Bullitt Lick Middle School
423
Overdale Elementary School
390
Bernheim Middle School
371
Maryville Elementary School
359
Lebanon Junction Elementary
349
Zoneton Middle School
343
Nichols Elementary
105
Bullitt Alternative Center
34
Spring Meadows
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bullitt County?

Bullitt County has 24 schools, including 3 high, 6 middle, 15 other. Total enrollment is 12,833 students.

How much does Bullitt County spend per student?

Bullitt County spends $14,145 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #154 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Bullitt County?

The average teacher salary in Bullitt County is $66,914 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bullitt County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bullitt County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bullitt County?

Bullitt County students are 82.9% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 24 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bullitt County?

Bullitt County has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #154 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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