For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 412 students in Crittenden County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Crittenden County, KY is Crittenden County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Crittenden County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crittenden 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 4% 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 Crittenden County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crittenden County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-2248
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathway Academy High School
Alternative School
519 1/2 W. Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-3525
Gr: 10-12
Crittenden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crittenden County Alternative Program School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
627 Elm St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Crittenden County, KY include Crittenden County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crittenden County?
2 public high schools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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