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Pulaski County

Kentucky · Public School District
14
Schools
8,115
Students
$12,769
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
66.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pulaski County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 8,115 students across 14 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,769 is below the national average for a US public school district. 66% 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 37/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northern Middle School06–08846
Southern Middle School06–08941
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eagle Academy06–1235
Pulaski County High School09–121,209
Southwestern High School09–121,265
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,769-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
26%
State
56.3%
Local (property tax)
26.1%
Federal
17.7%

State funding accounts for 56% 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
14
Schools
8,115
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
66% 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 Pulaski County?
Pulaski County has 14 public schools, serving a total of 8,115 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pulaski County?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pulaski County spend per student?
Pulaski County spends $12,769 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pulaski County?
66% of students in Pulaski County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pulaski County?
No, Pulaski County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pulaski County serve?
Pulaski County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pulaski County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pulaski County is 37/100. 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.