For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 293 students in Fulton, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Fulton, KY is Fulton Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Fulton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fulton, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton Independent School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stephen Beale Dr
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Fulton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W State Line
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1637
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fulton, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton, KY include Fulton Independent School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton?
1 public schools are located in Fulton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton?
Fulton public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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