Best South Shore Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 812 students in South Shore, KY.

The top ranked public schools in South Shore, KY are Mckell Middle School and Mckell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

South Shore, KY public schools have an score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Shore have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in South Shore, KY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Mckell Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
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129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221

Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Mckell Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
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28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383

Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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South Shore, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Mckell Upper Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Rr 4 Box 247
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699

Gr: 4-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in South Shore, KY?

The top ranked public schools in South Shore, KY include Mckell Middle School and Mckell Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in South Shore?

2 public schools are located in South Shore.

What is the racial composition of students in South Shore?

South Shore public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).