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Best Baxter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 944 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 score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and 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 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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Baxter, KY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Harlan County High School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
:

Bottom 50%

4000 N Us Hwy 119
Baxter, KY 40806
(606) 574-2020

Gr: 9-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).