Top 5 Best Monticello Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,022 students in Monticello, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Monticello, KY are Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Wayne County Learning Academy and Wayne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Monticello, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne County High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Monticello, KY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #44.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Monticello, Kentucky

Monticello, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
314 Albany Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
250 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Grades: 5-6
| 368 students
99 Lloyd Circle
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Grades: PK
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Monticello, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Monticello, KY include Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center, Wayne County Learning Academy and Wayne County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monticello?
5 public high schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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