For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 711 students in Stearns, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Stearns, KY is Mccreary Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stearns, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Stearns have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Stearns, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccreary Central 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 5% 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 Stearns, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccreary Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5051
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5051
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Stearns, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mccreary Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-1477
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-1477
Gr: 6-12
30 Smithtown School Rd
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-2222
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-2222
Gr: K-5 | 148 students
145 Hume Dr
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5385
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5385
Gr: K-5 | 230 students
180 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Stearns, KY 42647
(606) 376-5081
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stearns, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stearns, KY include Mccreary Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stearns?
1 public high schools are located in Stearns.
What is the racial composition of students in Stearns?
Stearns public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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