Best Carroll County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 582 students in Carroll County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Carroll County, KY is Carroll County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Carroll County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carroll County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Carroll County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1704 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-4479
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ilead Academy
Vocational School
2557 Ky-227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ilead Academy School
Vocational School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carroll County, KY

Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7112
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ilead Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, KY include Carroll County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
4 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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