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Oldham County

Kentucky · Public School District
22
Schools
12,367
Students
$13,338
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
22.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
97.1%
Graduation Rate
+10.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Oldham County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 12,367 students across 22 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,338 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Oldham Middle School06–08622
North Oldham Middle School06–08787
Oldham County Middle School06–08715
South Oldham Middle School06–08839
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buckner Alternative High School04–1247
La Grange Education CenterUG–UG0
Luther Luckett Education CenterUG–UG0
Oldham County PreschoolPK–PK180
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,338Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
43%
State
47.1%
Local (property tax)
42.6%
Federal
10.3%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
12,367
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.1%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.1% graduation rate — 10.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oldham County?
Oldham County has 22 public schools, serving a total of 12,367 students.
What is the graduation rate for Oldham County?
The graduation rate is 97.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Oldham County spend per student?
Oldham County spends $13,338 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Oldham County?
22% of students in Oldham County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Oldham County?
No, Oldham County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Oldham County serve?
Oldham County serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Oldham County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Oldham County is 44/100. 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.