For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 706 students in Bracken County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bracken County, KY are Bracken County High School and Augusta Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bracken County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Bracken County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Bracken County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bracken County High School, with 85-89% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bracken County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Bracken County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 Bracken St
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Augusta, KY 41002
(606) 756-2105
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bracken County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bracken County, KY include Bracken County High School and Augusta Independent School.
How many public high schools are located in Bracken County?
2 public high schools are located in Bracken County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bracken County?
Bracken County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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