Top 10 Best Pike County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 9,252 students in Pike County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 87 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Pike County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, KY are Pikeville Elementary School, Pikeville High School and Northpoint Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Pike County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pikeville Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 Bailey Blvd.
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4196
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4196
Grades: PK-6
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Pikeville High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Championship Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Grades: 7-12
| 545 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northpoint Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pike County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
163 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-2774
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-2774
Grades: PK-8
| 859 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bevins Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17275 E Big Creek Rd
Sidney, KY 41564
(606) 353-7078
Sidney, KY 41564
(606) 353-7078
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Phelps Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11672 Phelps 632 Rd
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-7716
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #88.
Belfry Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25259 Us 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-9688
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-9688
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #99.
Millard School
Math: 26% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8015 Millard Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #1010.
Belfry Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 St. Hwy. 319
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-7296
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-7296
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1111.
Mullins Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Tiger Way
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-2733
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-2733
Grades: PK-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1212.
Belfry High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27678 Us 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-3900
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #1313.
Kimper Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8151 State Hwy 194 E
Kimper, KY 41539
(606) 631-1509
Kimper, KY 41539
(606) 631-1509
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pike County Central High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4352
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Shelby Valley High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Dorton Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
217 Dorton Jenkins Highway
Dorton, KY 41520
(606) 639-2832
Dorton, KY 41520
(606) 639-2832
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Feds Creek Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Feds Creek Rd
Fedscreek, KY 41524
(606) 835-4757
Fedscreek, KY 41524
(606) 835-4757
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #1818.
Johns Creek Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8302 Meta Hwy
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 631-1097
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 631-1097
Grades: PK-8
| 702 students
Rank: #1919.
Elkhorn City Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cougar Dr
Elkhorn City, KY 41522
(606) 754-4542
Elkhorn City, KY 41522
(606) 754-4542
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
East Ridge High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19471 Lick Mountain Rd
Lick Creek, KY 41540
(606) 835-2811
Lick Creek, KY 41540
(606) 835-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Phelps High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11580 Hwy 632
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-3482
Grades: 7-12
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belfry Area Technology Center
Vocational School
25369 U.s. 119 N.
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-4951
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-4951
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Millard Area Technology Center
Vocational School
7925 Millard Hwy
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-6059
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-6059
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8015 Millard Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Grades: 4-8
| 551 students
40 Big Blue Spring Road
Ransom, KY 41558
(606) 427-7171
Ransom, KY 41558
(606) 427-7171
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
2172 Long Fork Rd
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-4076
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-4076
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
17300 Grapevine Rd
Phyllis, KY 41554
(606) 835-2200
Phyllis, KY 41554
(606) 835-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
3835 Feds Creek Rd
Steele, KY 41566
(606) 835-4874
Steele, KY 41566
(606) 835-4874
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
51765 Hwy 194 E
Majestic, KY 41547
(606) 456-3982
Majestic, KY 41547
(606) 456-3982
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
20 Rocky Road
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-7169
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 437-7169
Grades: PK-3
| 442 students
8015 Millard Highway
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-3380
Grades: 4-8
| 514 students
Northeast Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
95 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Phelps Area Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
11500 Phelps
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 437-6059
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Phelps Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
11636 Phelps 632 Rd.
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Phelps, KY 41553
(606) 456-8529
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
5820 Robinson Creek Rd
Robinson Creek, KY 41560
(606) 639-4415
Robinson Creek, KY 41560
(606) 639-4415
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
24 Runyon Branch Rd
Pinsonfork, KY 41555
(606) 353-7483
Pinsonfork, KY 41555
(606) 353-7483
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Shelby Valley Day Treatment (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
95 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
1701 Turkey Creek Rd
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-4691
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-4691
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
1285 Hwy 610
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-2774
Virgie, KY 41572
(606) 639-2774
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pike County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, KY are Pikeville Elementary School, Pikeville High School and Northpoint Academy.
How many public schools are located in Pike County, KY?
23 public schools are located in Pike County, KY.
What percentage of students in Pike County, KY go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Pike County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County, KY?
Pike County, KY minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
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