Greenup County High School is a public high school in Lloyd, Kentucky, an unincorporated area just outside the city of Greenup, the county seat of Greenup County in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. Their mascot is the Musketeers, and their colors are green, black, and gold.
Serving 829 students in grades 9-12, Greenup County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenup County High School's student population of 829 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Black, Green, Gold
School Rankings
Greenup County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenup County High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
95%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Musketeer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenup County High School's ranking?
Greenup County High School is ranked #591 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Greenup County High School often compared to?
Greenup County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenup County High School?
The graduation rate of Greenup County High School is 94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Greenup County High School?
829 students attend Greenup County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Greenup County High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenup County High School?
Greenup County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greenup County High School offer ?
Greenup County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greenup County High School part of?
Greenup County High School is part of Greenup County School District.
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