For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 615 students in 42539, KY.
The top ranked public high school in 42539, KY is Casey County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 42539 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 42539, KY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 42539 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Casey 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42539, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Casey County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1841 E Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6151
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Casey County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1723 East Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6241
Gr: 8-12
42539, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7545 Ky 49
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-7649
Gr: K-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
8349 W Ky 70
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Liberty, KY 42539
(606) 787-6976
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 42539, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 42539, KY include Casey County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 42539?
2 public high schools are located in 42539.
What is the racial composition of students in 42539?
42539 public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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