Top 5 Best Grayson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,989 students in Grayson County, KY (there are 4 private schools, serving 104 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grayson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Grayson County, KY are Oran P Lawler Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School and H W Wilkey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 26% (majority Black).

Best Grayson County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkson Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Millerstown Street
Clarkson, KY 42726
(270) 242-3061
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
H W Wilkey Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Caneyville Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
521 East Maple St.
Caneyville, KY 42721
(270) 879-4211
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Grayson County High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #66.
Grayson County Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
726 John Hill Taylor Dr
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson Co. Alternative Education
Alternative School
340 Schoolhouse Road
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
252 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3195
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 Wallace Avenue
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058
Grades: PK
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Grayson County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Grayson County, KY include Oran P Lawler Elementary School, Clarkson Elementary School and H W Wilkey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grayson County, KY?
9 public schools are located in Grayson County, KY.
What percentage of students in Grayson County, KY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Grayson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County, KY?
Grayson County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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