For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 809 students in Manchester, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Manchester, KY are Horse Creek Learning Center and Clay County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Manchester, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clay County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Manchester, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horse Creek Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 Richmond Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-1601
Grades: 3-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Clay County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Clay Co High Rd
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3737
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3737
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clay County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1097 North Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2194
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Manchester, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1983 South Highway 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-2189
Grades: PK
| 1 students
1342 South Hwy. 421
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3607
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
1203 N Hwy 11
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Manchester, KY 40962
(606) 598-3390
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Manchester, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Manchester, KY include Horse Creek Learning Center and Clay County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Manchester?
3 public high schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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