For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,035 students in Taylor County, KY (there are 2 private schools, serving 210 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Taylor County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Taylor County, KY are Campbellsville High School, Campbellsville Eagle Academy and Taylor County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Campbellsville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 W Main St
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Campbellsville Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W. Main Street
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-8774
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ingram Avenue
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-2877
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-2877
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Taylor County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2705 Hodgenville Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-4431
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Taylor County Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1207 East Broadway
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5691
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5691
Gr: 3-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Campbellsville Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 West Main Street
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5121
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5121
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Campbellsville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Roberts Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-4561
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-4561
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Lebanon Avenue
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 849-3607
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 849-3607
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Kentucky Career Academy
Vocational School
1100 Old Lebanon Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5371
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-5371
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
106 Ingram Avenue
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-0449
Campbellsville, KY 42718
(270) 465-0449
Gr: PK-2 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 Bradfordsville Rd
Mannsville, KY 42758
(270) 465-8410
Mannsville, KY 42758
(270) 465-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Taylor County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Taylor County, KY include Campbellsville High School, Campbellsville Eagle Academy and Taylor County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
10 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What percentage of students in Taylor County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Taylor County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Taylor County include: Campbellsville High School vs. Taylor County High School, Taylor County High School vs. Campbellsville High School, Taylor County Elementary School vs. Campbellsville Elementary School
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