For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,169 students in Grayson, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Grayson, KY are East Carter County High School, Prichard Elementary School and East Carter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Grayson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Grayson, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Carter County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 Hitchins Rd
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5714
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Prichard Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
East Carter Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spirit Lane
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5156
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5156
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4863 S State Hwy 1
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-5784
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Grayson, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13321 State Hwy 2
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grayson, KY 41143
(606) 474-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grayson, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Grayson, KY include East Carter County High School, Prichard Elementary School and East Carter Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grayson?
4 public schools are located in Grayson.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson?
Grayson public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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