Campbell County

Alexandria, Kentucky — 8 schools

5,195
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$13,970
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Campbell County operates 8 public schools serving 5,195 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,166 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Campbell County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,970 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 46.7% local, 39.2% state, and 14.1% 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 $64,391 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #149 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 330.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.8% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.

Campbell County High School accounts for 29.4% of all Campbell County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Campbell County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

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

Campbell County school enrollment varies 33× across entities

Campbell County school enrollment ranges from 46 students (lowest) to 1,519 students (highest), a spread of 1,473 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

Campbell County student-counselor ratio is 331:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Campbell County is typically wider than the Campbell County-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Campbell County chronic absenteeism rate is 14.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.1%
Federal
39.2%
State
46.7%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
149 / 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 Campbell County county, where this district is located.

$958
Studio/mo
$1,051
1 BR/mo
$1,353
2 BR/mo
$1,785
3 BR/mo
$1,976
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$64,391
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 8 schools in Campbell County.

White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 4.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
330.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Campbell County

School Enrollment
Campbell County High School
1,519
Campbell County Middle School
1,099
Campbell Ridge Elementary
661
Crossroads Elementary School
587
John W. Reiley Elementary School
530
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
398
Grant'S Lick Elementary School
326
Alexandria Educational Center
46

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Campbell County?

Campbell County has 8 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 6 other. Total enrollment is 5,195 students.

How much does Campbell County spend per student?

Campbell County spends $13,970 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #149 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Campbell County?

The average teacher salary in Campbell County is $64,391 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Campbell County?

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

What is the demographic composition of Campbell County?

Campbell County students are 87.8% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Campbell County?

Campbell County has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #149 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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