For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,501 students in Nicholasville, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nicholasville, KY are Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine High School and East Jessamine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholasville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Nicholasville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Nicholasville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Jessamine High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nicholasville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
West Jessamine High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
East Jessamine High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Sulphur Well Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-7240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Jessamine Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
881 Wilmore Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-8324
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nicholasville, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nicholasville, KY include Ashgrove Academy, West Jessamine High School and East Jessamine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nicholasville?
4 public high schools are located in Nicholasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholasville?
Nicholasville public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Nicholasville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nicholasville include: West Jessamine High School vs. East Jessamine High School, East Jessamine High School vs. West Jessamine High School
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