For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 930 students in Owsley County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owsley County, KY are Highland-turner Elementary School, Owsley County High School and Owsley County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owsley County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Owsley County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Owsley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland-turner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 295-7181
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Owsley County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
177 Shepherd Lane
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5185
Grades: 6-12
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Owsley County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
372 Kentucky 28
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5186
Booneville, KY 41314
(606) 593-5186
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Owsley County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owsley County, KY include Highland-turner Elementary School, Owsley County High School and Owsley County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Owsley County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Owsley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owsley County?
Owsley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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