For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,349 students in Paintsville, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 34 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 Middle School, Johnson Central High School and Paintsville High 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 36% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% 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 Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Paintsville, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
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
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Rank: #33.
Paintsville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Paintsville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Euclid Ave
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2541
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Tech - Mayo Regional Tech 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 include Johnson County Middle School, Johnson Central High School and Paintsville High 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 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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