For the 2026 school year, there are 175 top school districts in Kentucky, serving 655,820 students.
The most diverse district is Covington Independent School District, with a diversity score of 0.73.
The largest school district is Jefferson County School District, serving 95,124 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Bowling Green Independent School District, with 98% graduation rate.
Top Kentucky School Districts (2026)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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