For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 558 students in Owenton, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Owenton, KY is Owen County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owenton, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Owenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Owenton, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Owen County High School, with 90-94% 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Owenton, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owen County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Owenton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1925 Hwy 22 East
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Grades: PK-2
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Owenton, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Owenton, KY include Owen County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Owenton?
1 public high schools are located in Owenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Owenton?
Owenton public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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