For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,558 students in 40403, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40403, KY are Madison Southern High School and Berea Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40403 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40403, KY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40403 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Southern High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40403, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Southern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
279 Glades Rd
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 625-6148
Gr: 9-12 | 1,230 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Berea Community High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Pkwy
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 986-4911
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Ignite Academy South
Vocational School
123 Farristown Industrial Driv
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Berea, KY 40403
(859) 624-4500
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40403, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40403, KY include Madison Southern High School and Berea Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in 40403?
3 public high schools are located in 40403.
What is the racial composition of students in 40403?
40403 public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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