Powell County School District, Kentucky

Powell County School District is a unified school district in Powell County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 13,038 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 179 sq mi (464 km²) of land.

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Powell County School District in Kentucky
Powell County School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
13,038
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Powell County
Land area
179 sq mi (464 km²)
Median household income
$40,309 ± $6,520
Median home value
$141,100 ± $17,610
Water area
1.16 sq mi (3 km²)
State
Kentucky
Census code (GEOID)
2104890
Coordinates (central point)
37.809562, -83.831234

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 Powell County School District, largest first

  1. Stanton (city)3,218 people
  2. Clay City (city)1,204 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. Estill County School District11 mi southwest
  2. Lee County School District15 mi southeast
  3. Menifee County School District16 mi northeast
  4. Montgomery County School District16 mi north
  5. Wolfe County School District19 mi east
  6. Clark County School District20 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Powell 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 Powell County School District before you rely on it.

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