For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 378 students in Wolfe County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Wolfe County, KY are Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolfe County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Wolfe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Wolfe County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wolfe County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wolfe County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dessie Scott School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-6006
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5274 Ky 15 N
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Pine Ridge, KY 41360
(606) 668-6006
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Wolfe County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Wolfe County High School Rd
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Campton, KY 41301
(606) 668-8202
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wolfe County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Wolfe County, KY include Dessie Scott School, Success Academy and Wolfe County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wolfe County?
3 public high schools are located in Wolfe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolfe County?
Wolfe County public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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