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Pike County

Kentucky · Public School District
20
Schools
7,787
Students
$14,759
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
72.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+20pp vs nat'l
95.7%
Graduation Rate
+9.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pike County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 7,787 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,759 is near the national average for a US public school district. 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Belfry Middle School06–08349
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,759Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
21%
State
59.4%
Local (property tax)
21.5%
Federal
19.1%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
7,787
Students
72%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.7%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.7% graduation rate — 9.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pike County?
Pike County has 20 public schools, serving a total of 7,787 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pike County?
The graduation rate is 95.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pike County spend per student?
Pike County spends $14,759 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pike County?
72% of students in Pike County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pike County?
No, Pike County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pike County serve?
Pike County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pike County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pike County is 39/100. 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.