For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,718 students in Martin County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Martin County, KY are Martin County Middle School, Martin County High School and Eden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Martin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Middle School Road
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5900
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5900
Gr: 7-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Martin County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
137 Holly Bush Road
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3591
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3591
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
179 Eden Lane
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3475
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3475
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Inez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Elementary Dr
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3428
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3428
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Warfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Warfield Elementary Loop
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5121
Warfield, KY 41267
(606) 395-5121
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Martin County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
135 Holly Bush Road
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3879
Inez, KY 41224
(606) 298-3879
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Martin County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Martin County, KY include Martin County Middle School, Martin County High School and Eden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Martin County?
6 public schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Martin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Martin County include: Eden Elementary School vs. Inez Elementary School, Warfield Elementary School vs. Inez Elementary School, Inez Elementary School vs. Eden Elementary School
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