For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,077 students in 40351, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 40351, KY are Morehead Youth Development Center and Rowan County Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40351 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40351, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40351 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rowan County Senior 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40351, KY Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morehead Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8575
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Rowan County Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 784-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Morehead Transition Academy
Alternative School
495 Forest Hills Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8565
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 783-8565
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rowan Academy - Bluegrass Discovery
Alternative School
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
551 Viking Drive
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Morehead, KY 40351
(606) 780-9992
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 40351, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 40351, KY include Morehead Youth Development Center and Rowan County Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 40351?
5 public high schools are located in 40351.
What is the racial composition of students in 40351?
40351 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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