Public schools in Dry Ridge, KY
5 open public schools with an address in Dry Ridge, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,917
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Dry Ridge public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Dry Ridge, KY: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,917 students, an average of 583 per school. The largest campus is Grant County High School (1,016 students), and the largest elementary school is Sherman Elementary (415).
Every listed school belongs to Grant County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 69% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Dry Ridge
Elementary schools in Dry Ridge
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary Grant County | PK–05 | 387 | 20.4:1 | |
| Dry Ridge Elementary Grant County | PK–05 | 400 | 14.3:1 | |
| Sherman Elementary Grant County | PK–05 | 415 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Dry Ridge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County Middle School Grant County | 06–08 | 699 | 18.9:1 |
High schools in Dry Ridge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County High School Grant County | 09–12 | 1,016 | 19.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.3%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Dry Ridge schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,917 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dry Ridge
How many public schools are in Dry Ridge, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Dry Ridge: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,917 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dry Ridge?
All listed public schools with an address in Dry Ridge belong to Grant County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Dry Ridge?
Grant County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dry Ridge, with 1,016 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dry Ridge?
No school with an address in Dry Ridge is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Dry Ridge schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dry Ridge public schools is 18.9:1, higher than the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Dry Ridge guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities