The majority of students in Logan County schools were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 4,965 students attending Logan County schools, 77.9% were white. Hispanic or Latino students were the second most represented ethnicity, making up 9%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Logan County schools, representing 79.1% of the student body.
The Academy had the most diverse student body in the county, which included African American, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, multiracial, and white students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in schools in the county dropped to 0.2% compared to the previous year.
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.
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.
| School | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County High School | White | 86.8% | 994 |
| Auburn Elementary School | White | 85.5% | 784 |
| R. E. Stevenson Elementary School | White | 55.1% | 612 |
| Lewisburg Elementary School | White | 91% | 557 |
| Chandlers Elementary School | White | 91.2% | 520 |
| Olmstead Elementary School | White | 82.9% | 420 |
| Adairville Elementary School | White | 75.1% | 377 |
| Russellville Middle School | White | 49.4% | 231 |
| The Academy | White | 131.7% | 126 |