For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 564 students in Caldwell County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Caldwell County, KY is Caldwell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Caldwell County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caldwell County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Caldwell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Beckner Ln
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caldwell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
130 Vocational School Rd
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-5563
Princeton, KY 42445
(270) 365-5563
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, KY include Caldwell County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Caldwell County?
2 public high schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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