For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,704 students in Clark County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clark County, KY are George Rogers Clark High School and Phoenix Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Clark County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is George Rogers Clark High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Clark County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Rogers Clark High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2745 New Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Vaught Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4618
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
650 Boone Avenue
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4545
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-4545
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 212:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2478 Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-1250
Gr: 8-12
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Mount Sterling Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-2243
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-2243
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
210 College St
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0427
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0427
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1097 North Hwy 11, Box 256
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-8433
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-8433
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
415 Clay Co High Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6922
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6922
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
2319 Clays Mill Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 842-5231
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 842-5231
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
279 Chapel Hill Rd
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8840
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 745-8840
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
151 Armstrong Honeycutt Dr
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0027
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-0027
Gr: K-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clark County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clark County, KY include George Rogers Clark High School and Phoenix Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Clark County?
3 public high schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clark County include: Clark County Area Technology Center vs. George Rogers Clark High School, George Rogers Clark High School vs. Clark County Area Technology Center, Phoenix Academy vs. George Rogers Clark High School
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