Public schools in Leitchfield, KY
7 open public schools with an address in Leitchfield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,010
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Leitchfield public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Leitchfield, KY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,010 students, an average of 430 per school. The largest campus is Grayson County High School (1,180 students), and the largest elementary school is H W Wilkey Elementary School (504).
Every listed school belongs to Grayson 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 16.6:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% 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 Leitchfield
Elementary schools in Leitchfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H W Wilkey Elementary School Grayson County | PK–05 | 504 | 17.2:1 | |
| Oran P Lawler Elementary School Grayson County | PK–05 | 470 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Leitchfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County Middle School Grayson County | 06–08 | 837 | 15.5:1 |
High schools in Leitchfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Co. Alternative Education Grayson County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 19 | 19:1 | |
| Grayson County Area Vocational Ed Center Grayson County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Grayson County High School Grayson County | 09–12 | 1,180 | 16.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Leitchfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County Schools Preschool Center Grayson County | PK–PK | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.8%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Leitchfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,010 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Leitchfield
How many public schools are in Leitchfield, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Leitchfield: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,010 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Leitchfield?
All listed public schools with an address in Leitchfield belong to Grayson 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 Leitchfield?
Grayson County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Leitchfield, with 1,180 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Leitchfield?
No school with an address in Leitchfield 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 Leitchfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Leitchfield public schools is 16.6:1, 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 Leitchfield 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