For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 857 students in 42728, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 42728, KY are Adair Learning Academy and Adair County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 42728 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 42728, KY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 42728 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adair County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42728, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Adair County High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 Indian Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2751
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
42728, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3367
202 General John Adair Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-3341
Gr: 3-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
7445 Liberty Rd
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-2933
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
44 Weed-sparksville Road
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 378-6565
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 42728, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 42728, KY include Adair Learning Academy and Adair County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 42728?
2 public high schools are located in 42728.
What is the racial composition of students in 42728?
42728 public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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