For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,609 students in Garrard County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Garrard County, KY are Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Paint Lick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrard County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Garrard County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Garrard County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
279 North Camp Dick Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Lexington St
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-3047
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Paint Lick Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6798 Richmond Rd
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Paint Lick, KY 40461
(859) 792-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Garrard County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Garrard Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garrard County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
306 W. Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Garrard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Merritt-little Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
322 West Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garrard County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Garrard County, KY include Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Paint Lick Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garrard County, KY?
6 public schools are located in Garrard County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrard County, KY?
Garrard County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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