For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 326 students in Livingston County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Livingston County, KY is Livingston Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Livingston County, 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 Livingston Central 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 11% 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 Livingston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Livingston Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Us 60 W
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2065
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2065
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1250 Us Hwy 60w
Ledbetter, KY 42058
(270) 928-4405
Ledbetter, KY 42058
(270) 928-4405
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 1%
712 Court St
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2330
Smithland, KY 42081
(270) 928-2330
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Livingston County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Livingston County, KY include Livingston Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Livingston County?
1 public high schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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