For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 738 students in Carlisle County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Carlisle County, KY are Carlisle County Elementary School, Carlisle County Middle School and Carlisle County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlisle County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Carlisle County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Carlisle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlisle County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4557 State Rt 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Carlisle County Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4557 State Rt 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Carlisle County High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4557 State Route 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Bardwell, KY 42023
(270) 628-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carlisle County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Carlisle County, KY include Carlisle County Elementary School, Carlisle County Middle School and Carlisle County High School.
How many public schools are located in Carlisle County?
3 public schools are located in Carlisle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle County?
Carlisle County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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