For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,355 students in Grant County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, KY are Williamstown Jr. High School, Williamstown Sr. High School and Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Jr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Williamstown Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 Crittenden-mt. Zion Rd.
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Dry Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15600 Turner Rd
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #66.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-3760
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-3760
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #77.
Grant County High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 Warsaw Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Grades: 9-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #88.
Grant County Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: #99.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3987 Dixie Hwy
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
Mason-corinth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Heekin Rd.
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-9510
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-9510
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Helton St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4174
Grades: PK
| 107 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eagle Creek Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1505 N Main St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
N
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, KY include Williamstown Jr. High School, Williamstown Sr. High School and Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County, KY?
11 public schools are located in Grant County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County, KY?
Grant County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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