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American Schools / State detail

Kentucky

Kentucky spent $14,633 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #30 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$14,633
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#30/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
15.3:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
659,152
$9,645,153,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
17%
State
49%
Local
34%
Biggest districts in Kentucky
  1. Jefferson County 95,230 $18,189
  2. Fayette County 41,422 $18,318
  3. Boone County 20,200 $13,925
  4. Warren County 17,799 $12,051
  5. Hardin County 14,675 $13,734
  6. Kenton County 14,066 $12,155

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.