The majority of students in Grant County schools were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 4,100 students attending Grant County schools, 88.6% were white. Hispanic or Latino students were the second most represented ethnicity, making up 7.3%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Grant County schools, representing 89.1% of the student body.
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary School had the most diverse student body in the county, which included African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, multiracial, and white students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in schools in the county dropped to 2.9% compared to the previous year.
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.
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 | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County High School | White | 89.3% | 1,105 |
| Grant County Middle School | White | 86.5% | 772 |
| Sherman Elementary School | White | 83.4% | 465 |
| Dry Ridge Elementary School | White | 91.6% | 455 |
| Williamstown Elementary School | White | 89.3% | 447 |
| Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary School | White | 87.2% | 436 |
| Mason-Corinth Elementary School | White | 94.4% | 321 |
