For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,039 students in Taylorsville, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Taylorsville, 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.
Taylorsville, 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 Taylorsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Taylorsville, 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 11% 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 Taylorsville, KY (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Taylorsville, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Taylorsville, KY include Spencer County High School and Hillview Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Taylorsville?
2 public high schools are located in Taylorsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylorsville?
Taylorsville public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Taylorsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Taylorsville include: Spencer County High School vs. Hillview Academy, Hillview Academy vs. Spencer County High School
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