For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,170 students in Wayne County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 126 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, KY are Otter Creek Academy, Wayne County Learning Academy and Wayne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otter Creek Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1442 Old Bethel Church Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 343-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8484
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne County High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Kenny Davis Blvd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #44.
278 Kenny Davis Blvd.
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8150
Grades: 1-2
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
95 Champion Drive
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: #66.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 340-3900
Grades: 3-5
| 658 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
Alternative School
9000 Hwy 1546
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1482
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
1080 South Main Street
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-4251
Grades: PK-K
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
38 Academic Ave
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-8424
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
314 Albany Rd
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6691
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-5312
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
250 Cardinal Way
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-6122
Grades: 5-6
| 368 students
99 Lloyd Circle
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Monticello, KY 42633
(606) 348-1494
Grades: PK
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, KY include Otter Creek Academy, Wayne County Learning Academy and Wayne County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County, KY?
9 public schools are located in Wayne County, KY.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, KY go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, KY?
Wayne County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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