Schools in Powell County, Kentucky (2025)
5 schools · 1,976 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 418.
Powell County, in Kentucky, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,976 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Powell County's schools is 418, below the Kentucky median of 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Bowen Elementary School (62.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Stanton Elementary School (47.0, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Powell County Middle School (46.5, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Powell County High School (580 students), Clay City Elementary School (425 students), Powell County Middle School (418 students).
Ranked schools in Powell County
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kentucky.
- 163Bowen Elementary SchoolStanton · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 231 students
- 247Stanton Elementary SchoolStanton · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 347Powell County Middle SchoolStanton · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 436Clay City Elementary SchoolClay City · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 528Powell County High SchoolStanton · Public High22% Math proficiency · 580 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowen Elementary School Stanton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 231 |
| 2 | Stanton Elementary School Stanton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.0 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 3 | Powell County Middle School Stanton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 46.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 4 | Clay City Elementary School Clay City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 5 | Powell County High School Stanton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 580 |
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Citys in Powell County
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Powell County?
Bowen Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Powell County with a Success Index (US) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Powell County?
Powell County has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 1,976 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Powell County?
The median Enrollment across schools in Powell County is 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.