The majority of students in Ohio County schools were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 3,539 students attending Ohio County schools, 85.9% were white. Hispanic or Latino students were the second most represented ethnicity, making up 11.2%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Ohio County schools, representing 87.3% of the student body.
Beaver Dam Elementary School had the most even distribution of races among county schools, which included 73.2% white students, 22.6% Hispanic or Latino students, 2.2% multiracial students, 1.4% African American students, and 0.6% Asian students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in schools in the county dropped to 1.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | White | 86.4% | 1,192 |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | White | 90.3% | 700 |
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | White | 73.2% | 637 |
| Ohio County Middle School | White | 83.5% | 612 |
| Southern Elementary School | White | 87% | 301 |
| Western Elementary School | White | 92.8% | 265 |
| Fordsville Elementary School | White | 93.8% | 256 |
| Horse Branch Elementary School | White | 94.3% | 210 |
| Ohio County Day Treatment | White | 81.8% | 66 |
| Ohio County Alternative Learning Program | White | 95.6% | 45 |