There were 1,078 students enrolled in Menifee County School District in the 2023-24 school year, 0.7% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, .
Data also showed that most of the students were white, making up 94.1% of the Menifee County School District’s total enrollment.
Menifee County School District roughly covers four schools within Menifee County and has a main office in Frenchburg.
Among those schools, Menifee Central School recorded the highest enrollment of 704 students in the 2023-24 school 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 Name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menifee Central School | 739 | 704 | -4.7% |
| Menifee County High School | 321 | 317 | -1.2% |
| Frenchburg Success Academy | 26 | 52 | 100% |
| 0 | 23 | – |