The majority of students in Spencer County’s only school district were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 3,464 students attending schools in Spencer County’s only school district, 89.8% were white. Hispanic or Latino students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county, accounting for 4.4%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Spencer County’s only school district, representing 89.6% of the student body.
The Spencer County student population also comprised 4% multiracial students, 1.1% African American students, 0.4% Asian students, and 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped to 1.6% compared to the previous 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.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County School District | White | 89.8% | 3,464 |
