For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,166 students in Butler County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Butler County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, KY are Butler County Learning Center, Butler County High School and Butler County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Butler County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #33.
Butler County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Morgantown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #55.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butler Co. Area Technology Center
Vocational School
179 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2791
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2791
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5435 Caneyville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
10225 Brownsville Rd
Jetson, KY 42252
(270) 526-4392
Jetson, KY 42252
(270) 526-4392
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
240 Huntsville/quality Rd
Rochester, KY 42273
(270) 934-2671
Rochester, KY 42273
(270) 934-2671
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Butler County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Butler County, KY include Butler County Learning Center, Butler County High School and Butler County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Butler County?
6 public schools are located in Butler County.
What percentage of students in Butler County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Butler County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Butler County include: North Butler Elementary School vs. Morgantown Elementary School, Morgantown Elementary School vs. North Butler Elementary School
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