For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 406 students in Central City, KY.
The top ranked public school in Central City, KY is Central City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central City, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Central City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Central City, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 N 2nd St
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-4474
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
Green River Education Center
Vocational School
1200 River Rd
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-5415
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 754-5415
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Central City, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Central City, KY include Central City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Central City?
2 public schools are located in Central City.
What is the racial composition of students in Central City?
Central City public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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