Fayette County School District, Kentucky

Fayette County School District is a unified school district in Fayette County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 323,725 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 284 sq mi (735 km²) of land.

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Fayette County School District in Kentucky
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
323,725
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Fayette County
Land area
284 sq mi (735 km²)
Median household income
$69,479 ± $1,691
Median home value
$293,500 ± $5,552
Water area
1.71 sq mi (4.44 km²)
State
Kentucky
Census code (GEOID)
2101860
Coordinates (central point)
38.040638, -84.458238

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Fayette County School District, largest first

  1. Lexington-Fayette (urban county)323,725 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Jessamine County School District13 mi southwest
  2. Woodford County School District16 mi west
  3. Bourbon County School District18 mi northeast
  4. Clark County School District18 mi east
  5. Scott County School District18 mi north
  6. Madison County School District24 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Fayette County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Fayette County School District before you rely on it.

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