Breathitt County

Located at 420 Court Street in Jackson, Kentucky, the Breathitt County school district is an open, regular public school system operating within a rural remote community. Functioning independently outside of a supervisory union, the district oversees six operational schools that deliver instruction spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded educational offerings. Community members, families, and researchers can contact the district directly by phone at (606) 666-2491 or visit its official online presence at http://www.breathitt.kyschools.us/.

Data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset reflects a total student enrollment of 1,671 pupils, comprising 932 male and 739 female students. The student population includes 1,626 White, 23 Hispanic, 17 Black, 3 Asian, 1 American Indian, and 1 student identifying with two or more races. To serve these learners, the district maintains a full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing context of 548 total personnel. This team is composed of 208 FTE teachers, 33 FTE instructional aides, and 307 FTE support staff members dedicated to instructional delivery and daily school operations.