School Overview
Buckhorn School, located in the rural community of Buckhorn, Perry County, Kentucky, serves as a vital educational anchor for students in the region, typically spanning grades K–12. As a public school within the Perry County School District, it occupies a unique position in the Appalachian landscape, balancing the challenges of a remote geographic setting with a commitment to providing personalized instruction. The school is known for its close-knit environment, where the small class sizes allow teachers and staff to foster strong, supportive relationships with students and families, often emphasizing character development alongside academic growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Buckhorn School is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of its community. It functions as more than just a place of learning; it is a hub for local engagement, often hosting sporting events and community gatherings that highlight school pride. While the school faces the common socioeconomic hurdles prevalent in eastern Kentucky, it remains dedicated to preparing its students for future success—whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the local workforce—by striving to provide a safe, nurturing, and stable learning environment for the youth of Buckhorn.
320
Total Students
22.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckhorn School
Demographic Student Count
White312
Hispanic6
Two or More2
  • White
    312 (97.5%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Perry County
Phone: (606)398-7176
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 255
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 33
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buckhorn School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten32
Grade 121
Grade 216
Grade 323
Grade 428
Grade 519
Grade 619
Grade 722
Grade 824
Grade 933
Grade 1036
Grade 1126
Grade 1221
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buckhorn School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15147.2%
Male16952.8%