For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 819 students in Campton, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Campton, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Campton, KY are Dessie Scott School, Campton Elementary School and Wolfe County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Campton, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Campton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Campton, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Campton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Little Wolfe Drive
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8102
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wolfe County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Wolfe County High School Rd
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Wolfe County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Johnson Street
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8152
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Campton, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Campton, KY include Dessie Scott School, Campton Elementary School and Wolfe County High School.
How many public schools are located in Campton?
4 public schools are located in Campton.
What percentage of students in Campton go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Campton are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Campton?
Campton public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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