United StatesKentucky

Kentucky Schools & Districts

Explore 1,401 schools serving 655,997 students across 120 districts in Kentucky. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

1,401
Total Schools
0.7M+
Total Students
120
School Districts
15.4
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

Kentucky Education Statistics

1,401
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
0.66M
Total Students
Across all K-12 schools
120
School Districts
Public school districts
15.4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
State average
$59,135
Avg Teacher Salary
42,048 teachers statewide
N/A
Spending Per Student
Annual education funding

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency
43.5%
Math Proficiency
36.6%
Science Proficiency
N/A

Top Rated Schools in Kentucky

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1

Dupont Manual High

highpublicLouisville, Jefferson County
Rating
8.2
Students
1,899
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
85.0% / 78.0%
2

Scapa At Bluegrass

middlepublicLexington, Fayette County
Rating
8.2
Students
300
Teacher Ratio
10:1
ELA / Math
84.0% / 80.0%
3

Anchorage Independent Public School

middlepublicAnchorage, Jefferson County
Rating
8.1
Students
392
Teacher Ratio
9:1
ELA / Math
81.0% / 81.0%
4

Murray Elementary School

elementarypublicMurray, Calloway County
Rating
8.0
Students
589
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
82.0% / 77.0%
5

Greathouse/Shryock Traditional

elementarypublicLouisville, Jefferson County
Rating
8.0
Students
607
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
84.0% / 76.0%
6

Farmington Elementary School

middlepublicMayfield, Graves County
Rating
7.7
Students
288
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
82.0% / 72.0%
7

Kyrock Elementary School

elementarypublicSweeden, Edmonson County
Rating
7.7
Students
334
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
77.0% / 77.0%
8

Highlands High School

highpublicFort Thomas, Campbell County
Rating
7.7
Students
1,019
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
80.0% / 73.0%
9

Star Elementary School

elementarypublicRush, Carter County
Rating
7.5
Students
124
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
74.5% / 74.5%
10

Norton Elementary

elementarypublicLouisville, Jefferson County
Rating
7.5
Students
716
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
78.0% / 72.0%
11

Woodfill Elementary School

elementarypublicFort Thomas, Campbell County
Rating
7.5
Students
444
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
77.0% / 72.0%
12

Johnson Elementary School

elementarypublicFort Thomas, Campbell County
Rating
7.4
Students
425
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
76.0% / 72.0%
13

Athens-Chilesburg Elementary

elementarypublicLexington, Fayette County
Rating
7.4
Students
620
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
76.0% / 71.0%
14

Rosa Parks Elementary School

elementarypublicLexington, Fayette County
Rating
7.4
Students
681
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
77.0% / 70.0%
15

Erpenbeck Elementary School

elementarypublicFlorence, Boone County
Rating
7.2
Students
764
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
70.0% / 73.0%

Popular Cities in Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 1,401 schools, including 600 elementary schools, 381 middle schools, and 420 high schools.

What is average teacher salary in Kentucky?

The average teacher salary in Kentucky is $59,135 per year, with 42,048 teachers employed across state.

What are test score averages in Kentucky?

Kentucky students average 43.5% proficiency in English Language Arts, 36.6% in mathematics, and N/A in science based on state assessments.

What is best city for schools in Kentucky?

Based on average school ratings, Louisville has some of highest-rated schools in Kentucky with an average rating of 2.9.

About Schools in Kentucky

Explore 1,401 schools serving 655,997 students across 120 districts in Kentucky. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

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