For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,010 students in Dry Ridge, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Dry Ridge, KY are Dry Ridge Elementary School, Grant County Middle School and Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dry Ridge, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dry Ridge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Dry Ridge, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dry Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 School Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Grant County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 School Rd
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-7161
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 Crittenden-mt. Zion Rd.
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Grant County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Warsaw Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #55.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3987 Dixie Hwy
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 428-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dry Ridge, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Dry Ridge, KY include Dry Ridge Elementary School, Grant County Middle School and Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dry Ridge?
5 public schools are located in Dry Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Dry Ridge?
Dry Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dry Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dry Ridge include: Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School vs. Sherman Elementary School, Sherman Elementary School vs. Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School, Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School vs. Dry Ridge Elementary School
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