For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 572 students in Washington County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, KY are Washington County High School and Commander Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Washington County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 West Us 150 Bypass
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Commander Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wc Tel Center
Vocational School
520 Lincoln Park Road
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Springfield, KY 40069
(859) 336-2116
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, KY include Washington County High School and Commander Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
3 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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