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There were 979 sixth grade students enrolled in Bullitt County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 4% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Eastside Middle School welcomed most of the sixth grade students in the county, registering 225 students.

Within Bullitt County schools, the highest student population was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in preschool.

Statewide, Bullitt County ranked ninth in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked ninth the year before.

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.

Data also shows that 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	# of 6th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Eastside Middle School	225	32.2%	699
Hebron Middle School	195	34.8%	560
Mt. Washington Middle School	174	34.2%	509
Bullitt Lick Middle School	149	29.6%	503
Bernheim Middle School	135	29.1%	464
Zoneton Middle School	95	24.9%	382
Spring Meadows	4	16%	25
Bullitt Alternative Center	2	1.7%	119