For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 792 students in Lancaster, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Lancaster, KY is Garrard County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Lancaster, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garrard County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lancaster, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrard County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Industry Rd
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Garrard County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
306 W. Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-2144
Gr: 8-12
Lancaster, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Merritt-little Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
322 West Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Lancaster, KY 40444
(859) 792-8745
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster, KY include Garrard County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster?
2 public high schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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