For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,202 students in Liberty, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 203 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Liberty, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Liberty, KY are Casey County High School, Liberty Elementary School and Walnut Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Liberty have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Liberty, KY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Casey County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1841 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 College St
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2834 S Us 127
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6295 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Casey County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1673 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
Casey County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1723 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Liberty, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7545 Ky 49
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Grades: K-6
| 193 students
8349 W Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Liberty, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Liberty, KY include Casey County High School, Liberty Elementary School and Walnut Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Liberty, KY?
6 public schools are located in Liberty, KY.
What percentage of students in Liberty, KY go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Liberty, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty, KY?
Liberty, KY public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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