The majority of students in Menifee County schools were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 1,073 students attending Menifee County schools, 94% were white. African American students were the second most represented ethnicity, making up 2.6%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Menifee County schools, representing 94.6% of the student body.
Menifee Central School had the most diverse student body in the county, which included African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, multiracial, and white students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in schools in the county dropped to 1.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menifee Central School | White | 95.9% | 704 |
| Menifee County High School | White | 95.9% | 317 |
| Frenchburg Success Academy | White | 57.7% | 52 |