For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,806 students in Pikeville, KY. The top ranked public high schools in Pikeville, KY are Pikeville High School, Pike County Day Treatment and Shelby Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pikeville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Pikeville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public high schools.
Pikeville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pikeville 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pikeville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pikeville High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Championship Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Pike County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9250
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0033
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Pike County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4352
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #55.
Northpoint Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5279 North Mayo Trail
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 433-9254
Grades: 6-12
| 55 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
Rank: n/an/a
100 Winners Circle Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-7737
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-7737
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Pikeville, Kentucky 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
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 2023)
Alternative School
95 Douglas Park
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 639-0063
Grades: 7-12
| 20 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pikeville, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Pikeville, KY include Pikeville High School, Pike County Day Treatment and Shelby Valley High School. Pikeville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kentucky.
How many public high schools are located in Pikeville?
7 public high schools are located in Pikeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pikeville?
Pikeville public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pikeville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pikeville include: Shelby Valley High School vs. Pikeville High School, Pikeville High School vs. Shelby Valley High School
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