KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
KY Commissioner of Education Jason Glass 2023 | Kentucky Department of Education
Of the 3,618 students attending schools in Mercer County's school districts, 84.4% were white. Hispanic or Latino and multiracial students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county's school districts, accounting for 5.6%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Mercer County's school districts, representing 84% of the student body.
Mercer County School District had the most even distribution of races among county districts, which included 82.9% white students, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino students, 5.9% multiracial students, 4.1% African American students, 0.8% Asian students, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased by 4.8% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Mercer County.
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.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County School District | White | 82.9 | 3,039 |
| Burgin Independent School District | White | 92.6 | 579 |
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