District Overview
Located at 395 West Main St. in Carlisle, Kentucky, the Nicholas County School District serves as a vital educational anchor for its rural, remote community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages two operational schools that deliver a complete continuum of learning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Families, students, and educational researchers can easily connect with the district office by phone at (859) 289-3770 or explore curriculum details, school updates, and community programs on the district's official website.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Nicholas County educates a total enrollment of 1,080 students, maintaining a balanced demographic distribution of 538 female and 542 male learners across its elementary and secondary grades. To foster academic growth and maintain strong community connections, the district is backed by a robust staffing context totaling roughly 305 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This educational team features nearly 121 FTE classroom teachers, 16 instructional aides, and approximately 168 support staff members, providing the individual attention and operational foundation required to help every student succeed.
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Total Schools
1,080
Total Students
121.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nicholas County
Demographic Student Count
White1,001
Hispanic58
Black6
Asian2
Two or More12
American Indian1
  • White
    1,001 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic
    58 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.1%)
  • Black
    6 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Nicholas County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:1,080*
Teachers (FTE):121.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.9
Schools in Nicholas County
Found 2 Schools