There were 1,090 ninth grade students enrolled in Bullitt County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 6.4% fewer than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Bullitt East High School welcomed most of the ninth grade students in the county, registering 436 students.
Within Bullitt County schools, enrollment was highest in 11th grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Bullitt County ranked ninth in total enrollment. It held the same ranking the previous year.
Kentucky schools face funding gaps as state support is 24% below 2008 levels after accounting for inflation. According to a report from KY Policy, the average teacher salaries are 19.8% lower than in 2008, when adjusted for inflation, while transportation funding covers just 82% of the required amount. The gap between wealthy and poor districts has widened to $4,247 per student, and several districts report deficits, including $16 million in Fayette County and $3.9 million in Newport.
| School | # of 9th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | 436 | 25.6% | 1,703 |
| Bullitt Central High School | 326 | 23.9% | 1,365 |
| North Bullitt High School | 309 | 25% | 1,234 |
| Bullitt Alternative Center | 14 | 14.9% | 94 |
| Spring Meadows | 5 | 17.2% | 29 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.