Bowling Green Today

There were 157 12th grade students enrolled in Edmonson County schools in the 2022-23 school year, the same number from the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.

Edmonson County High School is the only school in the county that welcomed 12th grade students.

Within Edmonson County schools, the highest student population was found in 10th grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in fifth grade.

Statewide, Edmonson County ranked 91st in enrollment numbers. It was also ranked 91st the year before.

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.

School	# of 12th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Edmonson County High School	157	25.5%	616