Best Jessamine County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,719 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 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Jessamine County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Jessamine County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Jessamine High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jessamine County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
West Jessamine High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 1,349 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
East Jessamine High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Sulphur Well Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,214 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
The Providence School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 S. Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 887-4600
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Jessamine Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
881 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jessamine County, KY

Jessamine County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
210 S Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
(859) 858-0868
Gr: PK-K | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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?
5 public high schools are located in Jessamine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jessamine County?
Jessamine County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jessamine County are often viewed compared to one another?

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