Public schools in Somerset, KY
16 open public schools with an address in Somerset, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,873
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Somerset public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Somerset, KY: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,873 students, an average of 555 per school. The largest campus is Southwestern High School (1,213 students), and the largest elementary school is Hopkins Elementary School (750).
Pulaski County operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Somerset campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.2:1, similar to 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% 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 Somerset
Elementary schools in Somerset
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Elementary School Pulaski County | PK–05 | 414 | 12.9:1 | |
| Hopkins Elementary School Somerset Independent | PK–04 | 750 | 16.7:1 | |
| Memorial Education Center Pulaski County | PK–KG | 231 | 231:1 | |
| Northern Elementary School Pulaski County | PK–05 | 352 | 13.4:1 | |
| Oak Hill Elementary School Pulaski County | KG–05 | 551 | 16.2:1 | |
| Pulaski Elementary School Pulaski County | KG–05 | 535 | 15:1 | |
| Shopville Elementary School Pulaski County | PK–05 | 385 | 14.6:1 | |
| Southern Elementary School Pulaski County | KG–05 | 611 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Somerset
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meece Middle School Somerset Independent | 05–08 | 486 | 14.3:1 | |
| Northern Middle School Pulaski County | 06–08 | 797 | 17.3:1 | |
| Southern Middle School Pulaski County | 06–08 | 871 | 19.8:1 |
High schools in Somerset
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy Pulaski County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 38 | 38:1 | |
| Pulaski County Area Technology Center Kentucky Tech System · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | — | |
| Pulaski County High School Pulaski County | 09–12 | 1,113 | 15.2:1 | |
| Somerset High School Somerset Independent | 09–12 | 526 | 12.5:1 | |
| Southwestern High School Pulaski County | 09–12 | 1,213 | 16.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.6%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Somerset schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,873 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Somerset
How many public schools are in Somerset, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Somerset: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 8,873 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Somerset?
Schools with an address in Somerset belong to 3 education agencies, led by Pulaski County (12 schools), Somerset Independent (3 schools), Kentucky Tech System (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Somerset?
Southwestern High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Somerset, with 1,213 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Somerset?
No school with an address in Somerset 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 Somerset schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Somerset public schools is 15.2:1, similar to 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 Somerset 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