Best Nicholas County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,091 students in Nicholas County, KY.

The top-ranked public schools in Nicholas County, KY are Nicholas County High School and Nicholas County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Nicholas County, KY public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Nicholas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Nicholas County High School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
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103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780

Gr: 7-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Nicholas County Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
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133 School Drive
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3785

Gr: PK-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Nicholas County, KY?

The top-ranked public schools in Nicholas County, KY include Nicholas County High School and Nicholas County Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Nicholas County?

2 public schools are located in Nicholas County.

What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County?

Nicholas County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).