Top 10 Best 40906 Kentucky Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,967 students in 40906, KY.
The top ranked public schools in 40906, KY are G R Hampton Elementary School, Knox County Day Treatment and Jesse D Lay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 40906 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 40906, KY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best 40906, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
G R Hampton Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
60 Ky 3441
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-4169
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-4169
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-6524
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-6524
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Barbourville City School
Math: 29% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: PK-12
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Ky 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3496
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3496
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Knox County Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 N Main St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5267
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5267
Grades: 7-8
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Ky Hwy 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-2568
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-2568
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
Rank: #88.
Knox Central High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-9253
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-9253
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5310
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-5310
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative School
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 545-5410
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Inspire Academy
Alternative School
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3157
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3157
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
40906, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 40906, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 40906, KY are G R Hampton Elementary School, Knox County Day Treatment and Jesse D Lay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 40906, KY?
11 public schools are located in 40906, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in 40906, KY?
40906, KY minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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