For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,130 students in Powell County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Powell County, KY are Powell County Academy, Powell County High School and Stanton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Powell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Powell County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powell County Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
642 Rose Way
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Powell County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W College Ave
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3320
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Stanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Breckinridge St
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3311
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Powell County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
770 W College Ave
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3308
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3308
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Bowen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5099 Campton Rd
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3313
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3313
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Clay City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Main St
Clay City, KY 40312
(606) 663-3315
Clay City, KY 40312
(606) 663-3315
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Powell County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Powell County, KY include Powell County Academy, Powell County High School and Stanton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Powell County?
6 public schools are located in Powell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell County?
Powell County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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