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Powell County Schools: Powell County High School welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

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KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education

Powell County High School had the highest enrollment among Powell County schools, welcoming 734 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 52.6% of them were boys, and 47.4% were girls.

Data also showed that the majority of students were white, making up 95.6% of Powell County High School's total enrollment.

Among the six schools in Powell County, Clay City Elementary School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 584 students, while Powell County Middle School welcomed 581 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

Powell County High School is part of Powell County School District, which roughly covers schools within Powell County and has a main office in Stanton.

In the previous school year, Powell County High School also had the highest number of students among Powell County schools.

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.

Data also shows that 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.

Enrollment in Powell County High School Over 4 Years
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Enrollment in Powell County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
School nameCityTotal School Enrollment
Powell County High SchoolStanton734
Clay City Elementary SchoolClay City584
Powell County Middle SchoolStanton581
Stanton Elementary SchoolStanton437
Bowen Elementary SchoolStanton270
Powell County AcademyStanton36