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Nelson County

Kentucky · Public School District
11
Schools
4,420
Students
$13,437
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
43.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
93.9%
Graduation Rate
+7.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Nelson County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 4,420 students across 11 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,437 is near the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bloomfield Elementary SchoolKG–05250
Boston SchoolKG–08361
Coxs Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05446
Foster Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05674
The New Haven SchoolKG–08345
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bloomfield Middle School06–08352
Old Kentucky Home Middle School06–08368
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Nelson County High School09–12784
Thomas Nelson High School09–12669
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Nelson County Early Learning CenterPK–PK141
The Academy at HorizonsKG–1230
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,437Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
44%
State
41.6%
Local (property tax)
43.7%
Federal
14.7%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
4,420
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.9% graduation rate — 7.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nelson County?
Nelson County has 11 public schools, serving a total of 4,420 students.
What is the graduation rate for Nelson County?
The graduation rate is 93.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Nelson County spend per student?
Nelson County spends $13,437 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Nelson County?
44% of students in Nelson County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Nelson County?
No, Nelson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Nelson County serve?
Nelson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Nelson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Nelson County is 40/100. 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.