The only school district in Spencer County had rising enrollment in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
There were 3,521 students in Spencer County School District, 3.3% higher than the year before.
Enrollment in Spencer County was steady with the state’s trend of increasing enrollment.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 53.2% of them were boys, and 46.8% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, representing 89.6% of Spencer County School District’s total enrollment.
Spencer County School District has a main office in Taylorsville and is the only school district within Spencer County.
According to a 2023 report from the Kentucky Research Commission, the state experienced a significant increase in teacher turnover rates, rising to 10.9% in 2023 from a nine-year average of 8.9%. This trend was more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
The number of available teaching positions in Kentucky schools surged by 260% between 2019 and 2023. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County High School | 1,039 | 998 | 4.1% |
| Spencer County Elementary School | 839 | 789 | 6.3% |
| Spencer County Middle School | 761 | 770 | -1.2% |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | 653 | 642 | 1.7% |
| Spencer County Early Learning Center | 194 | 175 | 10.9% |
| Hillview Academy | 123 | 92 | 33.7% |