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There were 1,112 eighth grade students enrolled in Bullitt County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 5.7% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Eastside Middle School welcomed most of the eighth grade students in the county, registering 239 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 8th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Eastside Middle School	239	34.2%	699
Hebron Middle School	180	32.1%	560
Bullitt Lick Middle School	176	35%	503
Bernheim Middle School	172	37.1%	464
Mt. Washington Middle School	172	33.8%	509
Zoneton Middle School	154	40.3%	382
Bullitt Alternative Center	15	12.6%	119
Spring Meadows	3	12%	25
Bullitt East High School	1	0.1%	1,627