For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 482 students in Jenkins, KY.
The top-ranked public school in Jenkins, KY is Jenkins Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jenkins, KY public school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Jenkins have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Jenkins, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jenkins Independent School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9409 Highway 805
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Jenkins, KY 41537
(606) 832-2184
Gr: PK-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jenkins, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Jenkins, KY include Jenkins Independent School.
How many public schools are located in Jenkins?
1 public schools are located in Jenkins.
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkins?
Jenkins public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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