Top 10 Best Lexington Public High Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 13,686 students in Lexington, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, KY are Steam Academy, Lafayette High School and Audrey Grevious Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public high schools.
Lexington, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lafayette 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 24% (majority Black).

Best Lexington, KY Public High Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy
Alternative School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
123 East 6 Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Reed Ln
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3474
Grades: 9-12
| 2,363 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Audrey Grevious Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1177 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 246-4370
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Family Care Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1135 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 288-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Fayette County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Man O' War Blvd
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3546
Grades: 9-12
| 2,022 students
Rank: #77.
Fcps Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-4741
Grades: K-12
| 1,070 students
Rank: #88.
Henry Clay High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 Fontaine Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3423
Grades: 9-12
| 2,054 students
Rank: #99.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #1010.
Tates Creek High School
Magnet School
Math: 29% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Centre Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,673 students
Rank: #1111.
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Alternative School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3933
Grades: 6-12
| 264 students
Rank: #1212.
Bryan Station High School
Magnet School
Math: 18% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Eastin Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3308
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alt
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
The Stables High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4089 Iron Works Pike
Lexington, KY 40583
(859) 333-5827
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Rank: #1515.
Fayette County Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
475 Price Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-0597
Grades: 8-12
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastside Technical Center
Vocational School
2208 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3740
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound Secondary
701 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Locust Trace Agriscience Center
Vocational School
3591 Leestown Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3990
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Middle College
Alternative School
470 Cooper Drive
Lexington, KY 40506
(859) 246-6379
Grades: 11-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 269-2325
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Technical Center
Vocational School
1800 Harrodsburg Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 381-3603
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1555 Georgetown Road
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Able (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3808
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
701 East Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pk
Lexington, KY 40515
(859) 381-3253
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
4400 Briar Hill Rd
Lexington, KY 40516
(859) 294-7080
Grades: K-5
| 13 students
692 Newtown Pk
Lexington, KY 40580
(859) 381-4335
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
475 Price Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3263
Grades: 3-5
| 298 students
707 Howard St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3263
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
701 East Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 222-3333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3475 Spurr Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-2806
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
519 W Fourth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 252-8636
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4920
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
123 E Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3162
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
350 Henry Clay Blvd.
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3462
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
2545 Georgetown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 381-3507
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
2200 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
2420 Spurr Road
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 382-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
701 East Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4250
Grades: K
| n/a students
201 W 5th St
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3576
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Sap Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1155 Red Mile Place, Coleman H
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 246-4305
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lexington, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Lexington, KY include Steam Academy, Lafayette High School and Audrey Grevious Center.
How many public high schools are located in Lexington, KY?
22 public high schools are located in Lexington, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington, KY?
Lexington, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 24% (majority Black).

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