For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,733 students in Owen County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Owen County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Owen County, KY are Owen County Elementary/primary School, Maurice Bowling Middle School and Owen County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owen County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Owen County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Owen County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owen County Elementary/primary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-3417
Grades: PK-4
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Maurice Bowling Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5701
Grades: 5-8
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Owen County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Owen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1925 Hwy 22 East
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Grades: PK-2
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Owen County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Owen County, KY include Owen County Elementary/primary School, Maurice Bowling Middle School and Owen County High School.
How many public schools are located in Owen County, KY?
3 public schools are located in Owen County, KY.
What percentage of students in Owen County, KY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Owen County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Owen County, KY?
Owen County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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