Best Barbourville Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,561 students in Barbourville, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barbourville, KY are Barbourville City School, Knox Central High School and Knox County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbourville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Barbourville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Barbourville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knox Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Barbourville, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbourville City School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Gr: PK-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Knox Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2843
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Wall St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2848
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1909 Ky Hwy 3439
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2842
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Barbourville Learning Center
Alternative School
140 School Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3120
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
210 Wall Street
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2856
Gr: 9-12
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Barbourville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3144
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Minority enrollment: 3%
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Minority enrollment: 2%
200 Daniel Boone Drive
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 645-2830
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barbourville, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barbourville, KY include Barbourville City School, Knox Central High School and Knox County Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Barbourville?
6 public high schools are located in Barbourville.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbourville?
Barbourville public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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