Pulaski County

Pulaski County serves 8,497 students in a town locale in Kentucky, with enrollment increasing 4.3% in the prior year. The district operates 14 schools across 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools with 566 teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

Academic performance exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 58.0% compared to the state average of 42.2%, while reading proficiency stands at 59.0% versus 48.2% statewide. The graduation rate of 96.8% slightly exceeds Kentucky's 95.5%, with a minimal dropout rate of 0.4%.

Chronic absenteeism affects 27.1% of students. The district serves significant populations of economically disadvantaged students at 70.7%, substantially above typical district profiles. Students with disabilities comprise 18.0% of enrollment, while English learners represent 2.9%.

Demographically, the district is 87.1% White, 6.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, and 1.2% Asian. Per-pupil spending of $13,630 remains below the state average of $18,884, reflecting resource constraints. The total operating budget of $99.9 million derives from 56.9% state funding, 25.3% local revenue, and 17.8% federal sources.

The district demonstrates strong academic outcomes relative to state measures while managing a primarily rural population with elevated economic disadvantage and managing operations with below-average per-pupil expenditure levels.