There were 634 sixth grade students enrolled in Pike County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 3.1% fewer than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Belfry Middle School welcomed most of the sixth grade students in the county, registering 126 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 6th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfry Middle School | 126 | 34.6% | 364 |
| Mullins Elementary School | 106 | 12.8% | 830 |
| Pikeville Elementary School | 82 | 12.9% | 637 |
| Valley Elementary School | 72 | 8% | 902 |
| Millard School | 58 | 8.9% | 650 |
| Elkhorn City Elementary School | 46 | 10.6% | 434 |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | 45 | 7% | 641 |
| Phelps Elementary School | 44 | 14.1% | 311 |
| Dorton Elementary School | 21 | 7.5% | 280 |
| Feds Creek Elementary School | 15 | 9.3% | 161 |
| Kimper Elementary School | 11 | 7.9% | 140 |
| Pike County Day Treatment | 7 | 15.9% | 44 |
| Northpoint Academy | 1 | 1.3% | 78 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Kentucky Department of Education. The source data can be found here.