For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,010 students in Woodford County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 397 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY are Huntertown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Safe Harbor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntertown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Woodburn Hall Drive
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Safe Harbor Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Macey Avenue
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Woodford County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Frankfort St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,300 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Simmons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #77.
Woodford County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School House Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pike Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2050 Lexington Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
299 South Main St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY include Huntertown Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Safe Harbor Academy.
How many public schools are located in Woodford County?
7 public schools are located in Woodford County.
What percentage of students in Woodford County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Woodford County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woodford County include: Southside Elementary School vs. Huntertown Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Simmons Elementary School, Huntertown Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School
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