Top 5 Best Pulaski County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,060 students in Pulaski County, KY. The top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, KY are Pulaski County High School, Southwestern High School and Pulaski Day Treatment~eagle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Pulaski County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwestern High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).

Best Pulaski County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pulaski County High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 University Dr
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1574
Grades: 9-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1765 Wtlo Rd
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 678-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #33.
Pulaski Day Treatment~eagle Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 679-1303
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Somerset High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 College St
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-4721
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pulaski County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
3865 S Hwy 27
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 678-2998
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pulaski County, KY

Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Chandler St
Somerset, KY 42503
(606) 677-9986
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
230 Airport Rd
Somerset, KY 42501
(606) 677-4049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, KY include Pulaski County High School, Southwestern High School and Pulaski Day Treatment~eagle Academy. Pulaski County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Pulaski County, KY?
5 public high schools are located in Pulaski County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County, KY?
Pulaski County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).

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