For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 578 students in Carrollton, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Carrollton, KY is Carroll County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrollton, 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 Carrollton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Carrollton, 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High 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: 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
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 high schools in Carrollton, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carrollton, KY include Carroll County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carrollton?
4 public high schools are located in Carrollton.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrollton?
Carrollton public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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