Greenup County

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Greenup, Kentucky - 7 schools

An equity score of 62/100 ranks Greenup County #56 of 171 districts in Kentucky (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,133 per pupil, Greenup County ranks #72 of 171 Kentucky districts by per-pupil spending (Kentucky districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,634
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$14,133
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Greenup County operates 7 public schools serving 2,634 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 combined, 2 middle, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Greenup County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,133 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 171 Kentucky districts by per-pupil spending. See how Kentucky compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.7% local, 58.3% state, and 19.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 62/100, ranked #56 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 300.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.1% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Wurtland Middle School, with a diversity index of 14.0/100.

Its largest campus is Greenup County High School, enrolling 807 students (32% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Wurtland Middle School, at 202 students, a 4x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Greenup County High School accounts for 30.6% of all Greenup County student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Greenup County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Greenup County school enrollment varies 4.0× across entities

Greenup County school enrollment ranges from 202 students (lowest) to 807 students (highest), a spread of 605 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Greenup County reports 60.8% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Greenup County student-counselor ratio is 301:1 — 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 Greenup County is typically wider than the Greenup County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Greenup County chronic absenteeism rate is 29.2% — 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 Greenup County is typically wider than the Greenup County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.0%
Federal
58.3%
State
22.7%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
56 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in Greenup County.

White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 11.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Greenup County's schools, below the Kentucky average of 34.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Wurtland Middle School 14.0
  2. 2 Wurtland Elementary School 13.1
  3. 3 Argillite Elementary School 11.4
  4. 4 Mckell Elementary School 11.1
  5. 5 Mckell Middle School 10.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
300.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Greenup County

School Enrollment
Greenup County High School
807
Mckell Elementary School
465
Mckell Middle School
338
Greysbranch Elementary School
278
Argillite Elementary School
216
Wurtland Elementary School
203
Wurtland Middle School
202

How Greenup County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kentucky districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Adair County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mason County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Garrard County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Letcher County Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Bourbon County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Greenup County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Greenup County?

Greenup County has 7 schools, including 1 high, 4 combined, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 2,634 students.

How much does Greenup County spend per student?

Greenup County spends $14,133 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #56 in Kentucky.

What is the demographic composition of Greenup County?

Greenup County students are 94.1% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Greenup County?

Greenup County has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #56 out of 171 districts in Kentucky.