Top Kentucky Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch
Approximately 55% of public school students in Kentucky are eligible for free lunch (2021-22).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Kentucky is The Academy At 11th Street with 100% of students eligible.
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Kentucky (2021-22)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
The Academy At 11th Street
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
877 East 11th Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1124 Scott Blvd
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-5895
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Bluegrass Discovery Academy High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
415 West Sun St
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7318
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Carter Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
372 West Carter Dr.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-4022
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
7401 Riverport Drive
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-6389
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 485-6389
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Choices Educational Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2400 Adams Street Suite 1
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 444-5790
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Christian County Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
4400 Lafayette Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7380
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
901 South Main Street
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Corbin, KY 40701
(606) 528-4080
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Covington Adult High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
212 Levassor Drive
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Covington, KY 41014
(859) 292-5864
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
253 Main St, P. O. Box 930
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Grayson Co. Alternative Education
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
340 Schoolhouse Road
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Happy Valley Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
629 W Cherry St
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 651-3804
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
106 North Front Avenue
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
(606) 886-2354
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
110 Sugg Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 825-6059
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Jackson Academy High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Jackson Academy Middle School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-8
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
James R. Allen High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
918 Old State Road
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7516
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Letcher County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
185 Circle Dr, Ste A
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
300 Bellevue Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6161
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Morehead Youth Development Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
100 W Render St, Ste 2
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Hartford, KY 42347
(270) 298-9092
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
100 Vaught Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Powell County Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
642 Rose Way
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-3505
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Renaissance Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
11479 Main St
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Martin, KY 41649
(606) 285-3634
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Spring Meadows
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
310 Hope St
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 538-1200
Rank: #1 - 301. - 30.
Sunrise Children's Services - Morehead
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
2495 Cranston Rd
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-5882
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Black Mountain Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1555 Hwy 215
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
Evarts, KY 40828
(606) 837-2214
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK
3610 Bohne Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-3558
Louisville, KY 40211
(502) 485-3558
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Parker-bennett-curry School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
165 Webb Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Ramey-estep High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 6-12
2901 Pigeon Roost Road
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rush, KY 41168
(606) 928-5801
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Dewitt Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-6
138 Ky 718
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 542-4274
Flat Lick, KY 40935
(606) 542-4274
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