For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,470 students in Bracken County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bracken County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bracken County, KY are Bracken County Middle School, Taylor Elementary School and Bracken County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bracken County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bracken County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bracken County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bracken County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
167 Parsley Drive
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3425
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3425
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Gibson Dr
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-2169
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Bracken County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Miami St
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3153
Brooksville, KY 41004
(606) 735-3153
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Augusta Independent School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Gr: PK-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bracken County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Bracken County, KY include Bracken County Middle School, Taylor Elementary School and Bracken County High School.
How many public schools are located in Bracken County?
4 public schools are located in Bracken County.
What percentage of students in Bracken County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bracken County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bracken County?
Bracken County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bracken County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bracken County include: Taylor Elementary School vs. Augusta Independent School, Bracken County High School vs. Bracken County Middle School, Bracken County Middle School vs. Augusta Independent School
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