For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,555 students in Jessamine County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Jessamine County, KY are Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine High School and East Jessamine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jessamine County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Jessamine County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Jessamine County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Jessamine High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jessamine County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
West Jessamine High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #33.
East Jessamine High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Sulphur Well Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #44.
The Providence School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S. Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jessamine Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
881 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Jessamine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 S Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Grades: PK-K
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jessamine County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Jessamine County, KY include Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine High School and East Jessamine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jessamine County, KY?
5 public high schools are located in Jessamine County, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Jessamine County, KY?
Jessamine County, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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