For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,912 students in Breathitt County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 201 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Breathitt County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Breathitt County, KY are Breathitt County Day Treatment, Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center and Jackson City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breathitt County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Breathitt County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Breathitt County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2725 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2350
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson City School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Breathitt County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2307 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Grades: 7-12
| 799 students
Rank: #55.
Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Red Skin Run
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Lost Creek, KY 41348
(606) 666-7775
Grades: PK-7
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Sebastian Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: PK-7
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breathitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2303 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5153
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5153
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Breathitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3826 Highway 15 S
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Grades: PK
| n/a students
13462 Hwy 30 East
Rousseau, KY 41366
(606) 666-7276
Rousseau, KY 41366
(606) 666-7276
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: 7-9
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Breathitt County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Breathitt County, KY include Breathitt County Day Treatment, Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center and Jackson City School.
How many public schools are located in Breathitt County, KY?
7 public schools are located in Breathitt County, KY.
What percentage of students in Breathitt County, KY go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Breathitt County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Breathitt County, KY?
Breathitt County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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