For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 419 students in Lick Creek, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Lick Creek, KY is East Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lick Creek, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Lick Creek have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Lick Creek, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Ridge High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lick Creek, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19471 Lick Mountain Rd
Lick Creek, KY 41540
(606) 835-2811
Lick Creek, KY 41540
(606) 835-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lick Creek, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Lick Creek, KY include East Ridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lick Creek?
1 public high schools are located in Lick Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Lick Creek?
Lick Creek public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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