For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,207 students in Wayne County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, KY are Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Wayne County Learning Academy and Wayne County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Grades: 8-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Grades: 1-2
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #66.
Monticello Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Grades: 3-5
| 630 students
Rank: #77.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1080 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Grades: PK-K
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
314 Albany Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
250 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Grades: 5-6
| 368 students
99 Lloyd Circle
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Grades: PK
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Wayne County Learning Academy and Wayne County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
9 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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