There were 3,464 students enrolled in Spencer County School District in the 2023-24 school year, 1.6% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 53% of them were boys, and 47% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, making up 89.8% of the Spencer County School District’s total enrollment.
Spencer County School District roughly covers six schools within Spencer County and has a main office in Taylorsville.
Among those schools, Spencer County High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,010 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
Between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| School Name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County High School | 1,039 | 1,010 | -2.8% |
| Spencer County Elementary School | 839 | 826 | -1.5% |
| Spencer County Middle School | 761 | 735 | -3.4% |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | 653 | 675 | 3.4% |
| Spencer County Early Learning Center | 194 | 200 | 3.1% |
| Hillview Academy | 123 | 100 | -18.7% |