For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,202 students in Casey County, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 244 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Casey County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Casey County, KY are Casey County High School, Liberty Elementary School and Walnut Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Casey County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Casey County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Casey County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Casey County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1841 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 College St
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2834 S Us 127
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Jones Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6295 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Casey County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1673 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6942
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
Casey County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1723 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Casey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7545 Ky 49
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Grades: K-6
| 193 students
14366 E Ky 70
Bethelridge, KY 42516
(606) 787-7396
Bethelridge, KY 42516
(606) 787-7396
Grades: K-6
| 146 students
146 South College St
Middleburg, KY 42541
(606) 787-4072
Middleburg, KY 42541
(606) 787-4072
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5842 Hwy 910
Windsor, KY 42565
(606) 787-7651
Windsor, KY 42565
(606) 787-7651
Grades: K-6
| 129 students
8349 W Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Casey County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Casey County, KY include Casey County High School, Liberty Elementary School and Walnut Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Casey County, KY?
6 public schools are located in Casey County, KY.
What percentage of students in Casey County, KY go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Casey County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Casey County, KY?
Casey County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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