For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,517 students in Greenup, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Greenup, KY are Greenup County High School, Greysbranch Elementary School and Wurtland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenup, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Greenup have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greenup, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenup County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
196 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9812
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: #22.
Greysbranch Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1487 Ohio River Road
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9653
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Wurtland Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Center Ave
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-0025
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-0025
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
Wurtland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 East St
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 836-6987
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenup County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
146 Musketeer Drive
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9344
Greenup, KY 41144
(606) 473-9344
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greenup, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Greenup, KY include Greenup County High School, Greysbranch Elementary School and Wurtland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Greenup?
5 public schools are located in Greenup.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenup?
Greenup 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).
Which public schools in Greenup are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greenup include: Greysbranch Elementary School vs. Wurtland Elementary School, Wurtland Elementary School vs. Greysbranch Elementary School
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