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Bullitt County

Kentucky · Public School District
25
Schools
12,833
Students
$14,145
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
48.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.4%
Graduation Rate
+5.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bullitt County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 12,833 students across 25 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,145 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bernheim Middle School06–08435
Bullitt Lick Middle School06–08461
Eastside Middle School06–08683
Hebron Middle School06–08536
MT. Washington Middle School06–08484
Zoneton Middle School06–08354
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bullitt Alternative Center06–1236
Bullitt Central High School09–121,363
Bullitt East High School09–121,565
North Bullitt High School09–121,148
Spring Meadows06–1217
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Riverview Opportunity Center02–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,145Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
40%
State
44.7%
Local (property tax)
39.5%
Federal
15.8%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (40%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
12,833
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.4%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.4% graduation rate — 5.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bullitt County?
Bullitt County has 25 public schools, serving a total of 12,833 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bullitt County?
The graduation rate is 92.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bullitt County spend per student?
Bullitt County spends $14,145 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bullitt County?
48% of students in Bullitt County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bullitt County?
No, Bullitt County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bullitt County serve?
Bullitt County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bullitt County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bullitt County is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.