For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,013 students in Spencer County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Spencer County, KY are Spencer County High School and Hillview Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Spencer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Spencer County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spencer County High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Spencer County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Taylorsville Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3255
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3255
Gr: 9-12 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hillview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Main Cross St
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-1530
Gr: 1-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Spencer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3273
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3273
Gr: PK
110 Reasor Avenue
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-0301
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-0301
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
110 Reasor Ave
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 477-3210
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Spencer County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Spencer County, KY include Spencer County High School and Hillview Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Spencer County?
2 public high schools are located in Spencer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer County?
Spencer County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Spencer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Spencer County include: Spencer County High School vs. Hillview Academy, Hillview Academy vs. Spencer County High School
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