For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 945 students in Baxter, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Baxter, KY is Harlan County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxter, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Baxter have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Baxter, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harlan County High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Baxter, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlan County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 N Us Hwy 119
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 574-2020
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 574-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Baxter, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Baxter, KY include Harlan County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Baxter?
1 public high schools are located in Baxter.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter?
Baxter public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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