For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,973 students in Carrollton, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 153 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Carrollton, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carrollton, KY are Carroll County High School, Carroll County Middle School and Cartmell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrollton, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Carrollton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carrollton, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 5th St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Gr: 5-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cartmell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Gr: 2-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
619 9th Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1704 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-4479
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-4479
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ilead Academy School
Vocational School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
907 Hawkins St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Gr: K-1 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Carrollton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7112
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
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carrollton, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Carrollton, KY include Carroll County High School, Carroll County Middle School and Cartmell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carrollton?
8 public schools are located in Carrollton.
What percentage of students in Carrollton go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Carrollton are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carrollton?
Carrollton public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carrollton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Carrollton include: Cartmell Elementary School vs. Kathryn Winn Primary, Kathryn Winn Primary vs. Cartmell Elementary School
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