For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,919 students in Todd County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 42 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Todd County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Todd County, KY are South Todd Elementary School, Todd County Central High School and Todd County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Todd County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Todd County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Todd County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Todd Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4115 Guthrie Rd
Guthrie, KY 42234
(270) 265-5785
Guthrie, KY 42234
(270) 265-5785
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Todd County Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
806 S Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Todd County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2511
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
North Todd Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Greenville Road
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-4460
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
Horizons High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
804 South Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Todd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Todd County Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
806b S Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Grades: 7-11
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Todd County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Todd County, KY include South Todd Elementary School, Todd County Central High School and Todd County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Todd County, KY?
5 public schools are located in Todd County, KY.
What percentage of students in Todd County, KY go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Todd County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County, KY?
Todd County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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