For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,627 students in 41339, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 127 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 41339, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 41339, KY are Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center, Jackson City School and Breathitt County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 41339 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 41339, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best 41339, KY Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2350
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson City School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Breathitt County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2307 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Grades: 7-12
| 799 students
Rank: #44.
Sebastian Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: PK-7
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breathitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2303 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5153
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5153
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
41339, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3826 Highway 15 S
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Grades: PK
| n/a students
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: 7-9
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 41339, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 41339, KY include Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center, Jackson City School and Breathitt County High School.
How many public schools are located in 41339, KY?
6 public schools are located in 41339, KY.
What percentage of students in 41339, KY go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 41339, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 41339, KY?
41339, KY public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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