For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,106 students in Vine Grove, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Vine Grove, KY are Vine Grove Elementary School and James T Alton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vine Grove, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Vine Grove have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vine Grove, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 First St
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-5410
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-5410
Gr: 1-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
James T Alton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Country Club Rd
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2135
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2135
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Vine Grove, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brown Street Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
400 Brown St
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2100
Vine Grove, KY 40175
(270) 877-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vine Grove, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Vine Grove, KY include Vine Grove Elementary School and James T Alton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Vine Grove?
2 public schools are located in Vine Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Vine Grove?
Vine Grove public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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