Top Rated Schools in This State

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Kentucky based on a variety of measures. 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

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Largest School Districts in Kentucky

  • Jefferson County
    95,230 students | LOUISVILLE, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 181 schools
  • Fayette County
    41,422 students | LEXINGTON, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 85 schools
  • Boone County
    20,200 students | FLORENCE, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 30 schools
  • Warren County School District
    17,799 students | BOWLING GREEN, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 37 schools
  • Hardin County
    14,675 students | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY
    Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Kentucky

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Parent / Guardian
September 17, 2025
Heartland is a great school but should listen to parents complaints on teachers. A lot of the teachers have holier than thou mind sets. Trousdale being number one on that list. She’s a horrible human... More
Review for Heartland Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 17, 2025
This school and her teacher doesnt help students well with ieps and does not explain what they are teaching so you can help them at home. They have negative and not positive reinforcement and are... More
Review for Silver Creek Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 17, 2025
terrible school. does not help you when you need it. will talk bad about your child behind your and their back.
Review for North Marshall Middle School