For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,963 students in 41008, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 153 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 41008, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 41008, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 41008 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41008, KY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 41008, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carroll County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
408 5th St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Grades: 5-8
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Cartmell Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Grades: 2-4
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
619 9th Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Grades: PK
| 181 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ilead Academy
Vocational School
2557 Ky-227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ilead Academy School
Vocational School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
907 Hawkins St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Grades: K-1
| 234 students
41008, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carroll County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7112
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7112
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Ilead Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 41008, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 41008, KY include Carroll County High School, Carroll County Middle School and Cartmell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 41008?
8 public schools are located in 41008.
What percentage of students in 41008 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 41008 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 41008?
41008 public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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