For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,884 students in Todd County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Todd County, KY are South Todd Elementary School, Todd County Middle School and Todd County Central High 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 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Todd County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Todd Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4115 Guthrie Rd
Guthrie, KY 42234
(270) 265-5785
Guthrie, KY 42234
(270) 265-5785
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Todd County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2511
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Todd County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 S Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
North Todd Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Greenville Road
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-4460
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Todd County Day Treatment
Alternative School
804 S. Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
804 South Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Todd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Todd County Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
806b S Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503
Gr: 7-11 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 12%
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 Middle School and Todd County Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Todd County?
7 public schools are located in Todd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County?
Todd County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Todd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Todd County include: North Todd Elementary School vs. South Todd Elementary School, South Todd Elementary School vs. North Todd Elementary School, Todd County Middle School vs. Todd County Central High School
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