Top Rated Schools in This State

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Kentucky based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.

College Success Award

These are some of the best public high schools in Kentucky at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.

Academic Summary

Are the schools in Kentucky offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
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Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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Largest School Districts in Kentucky

  • Jefferson County
    95,911 students | LOUISVILLE, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 176 schools
  • Fayette County
    41,203 students | LEXINGTON, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 83 schools
  • Boone County
    20,280 students | FLORENCE, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools
  • Warren County School District
    16,860 students | BOWLING GREEN, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 37 schools
  • Hardin County
    14,656 students | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Kentucky

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May 17, 2024
Today while my husband was walking our dog on the sidewalk an unsupervised student yelled out " hey stupid dog". He is a cancer patint and walks with the dog for exercise. Its bad enough we're kept... More
Review for Campbellsville Middle School
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May 17, 2024
Experiences are horrible and this is our 2nd and last yr
Review for Deep Springs Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
They toss the children in with others without attempting to test and see where they need to be for new students... we took in a child and enrolled who had missed and entire three years of school,... More
Review for Casey County Middle School