The majority of students in Nicholas County’s only school district were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 1,160 students attending schools in Nicholas County’s only school district, 92.8% were white. Hispanic or Latino students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county, accounting for 5%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Nicholas County’s only school district, representing 92.8% of the student body.
The Nicholas County student population also comprised 1.4% multiracial students, 0.5% African American students, 0.3% Asian students, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped to 3.9% 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.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County School District | White | 92.8% | 1,160 |
