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2,110 schools across 177 districts serving 728,260 students
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728,260 students enrolled
- Public661,01591%
- Private67,2459%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1,113 | 2 | 9.2 / 10 |
2 Science Hill Independent School District Science Hill | 495 | 1 | 8.2 / 10 |
3 | 1,736 | 3 | 7.9 / 10 |
| 1,509 | 5 | 7.8 / 10 | |
| 1,876 | 4 | 7.8 / 10 | |
6 Russell Independent School District Flatwoods | 2,005 | 5 | 7.6 / 10 |
7 Oldham County School District Crestwood | 12,171 | 21 | 7.2 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Kentucky District Trains Teachers
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A Kentucky school district is reportedly training its educators on concepts related to race and sexuality. This training focuses on prioritizing these topics within the classroom curriculum. The initiative has drawn attention for its ideological content.
Kentucky teacher training questioned
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A Kentucky school district's teacher training materials are under scrutiny. A national organization has raised concerns about the ideological content of these required materials.
District faces civil rights complaint
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A school district is facing a civil rights complaint regarding its policies and curriculum. Parents allege the district's educational content and practices are indoctrinating students. Concerns include Critical Race Theory and policies related to student gender identity.
Parents challenge school policies
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
A parental rights organization has filed a civil rights complaint against school districts. The complaint alleges that the districts' curriculum and policies are indoctrinating students. Specific concerns include Critical Race Theory and gender identity policies that exclude parents.
Fayette Race Assignment Controversy
Alleged statewide incident in Kentucky
Fayette County Schools faced criticism for a fifth-grade assignment on race-related issues. Parents and a law enforcement group raised concerns about the content's appropriateness and accuracy. The district defended the curriculum, stating it promotes critical thinking and civic engagement.