Top 5 Best Paintsville Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,734 students in Paintsville, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Paintsville, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Paintsville, KY are Johnson County Alternative School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paintsville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Paintsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Paintsville, KY Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson County Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Grades: 7-12
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Paintsville High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson County Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 N Mayo Tr
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-4133
Grades: 7-8
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Paintsville Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Central High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Grades: PK-6
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Technical - Mayo Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
513 3rd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mayo Technical College
Vocational School
513 Third Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-5321
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Paintsville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Second St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paintsville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Paintsville, KY are Johnson County Alternative School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Paintsville, KY?
8 public schools are located in Paintsville, KY.
What percentage of students in Paintsville, KY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Paintsville, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paintsville, KY?
Paintsville, KY minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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