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As of 2025, Kentucky reported 806 teacher vacancies, equating to 12 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 18th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

Kentucky ranks 45 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $39,204 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

In the Center for Education Reform’s 2024 Parent Power Index, Kentucky secured the thirty-sixth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 62.9%.