There were 684 ninth grade students enrolled in Pike County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 13.9% fewer than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Pike County Central High School welcomed most of the ninth grade students in the county, registering 158 students.
Within Pike County schools, enrollment was highest in 10th grade and lowest in preschool.
Statewide, Pike County ranked 17th in total enrollment. It held the same ranking the previous year.
Kentucky schools face funding gaps as state support is 24% below 2008 levels after accounting for inflation. According to a report from KY Policy, the average teacher salaries are 19.8% lower than in 2008, when adjusted for inflation, while transportation funding covers just 82% of the required amount. The gap between wealthy and poor districts has widened to $4,247 per student, and several districts report deficits, including $16 million in Fayette County and $3.9 million in Newport.
| School | # of 9th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County Central High School | 158 | 24.6% | 641 |
| Shelby Valley High School | 147 | 26.9% | 546 |
| Belfry High School | 119 | 23.5% | 506 |
| East Ridge High School | 100 | 24.4% | 410 |
| Pikeville High School | 90 | 16.7% | 538 |
| Phelps High School | 34 | 12.7% | 268 |
| Pike County Virtual Academy | 24 | 15.3% | 157 |
| Northpoint Academy | 7 | 9% | 78 |
| Pike County Day Treatment | 5 | 11.4% | 44 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.