For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,928 students in Bath County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Bath County, KY are Second Chance Academy, Crossroads Elementary School and Owingsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bath County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bath County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bath County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Second Chance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 West Main Street
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4755 E Hwy 60
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2101
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Owingsville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Chenault Drive
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2722
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-2722
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Bath County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W Main St
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Bath County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
645 Chenault Dr
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-6325
Owingsville, KY 40360
(606) 674-6325
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Bath County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Bethel Ridge Rd
Sharpsburg, KY 40374
(606) 247-2621
Sharpsburg, KY 40374
(606) 247-2621
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Hope Hill Children's Home (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
700 Hope Rd
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 498-5230
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 498-5230
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
700 Woodford Drive
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 497-8761
Hope, KY 40334
(859) 497-8761
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
381 S Hwy 211
Salt Lick, KY 40371
(606) 683-3341
Salt Lick, KY 40371
(606) 683-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bath County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Bath County, KY include Second Chance Academy, Crossroads Elementary School and Owingsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bath County, KY?
5 public schools are located in Bath County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Bath County, KY?
Bath County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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