For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,018 students in Woodford County, KY (there are 3 private schools, serving 397 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY are Huntertown Elementary School, Safe Harbor Academy and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Woodford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntertown Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Woodburn Hall Drive
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Safe Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 Macey Avenue
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4694
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Northside Dr
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Midway, KY 40347
(859) 879-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Woodford County Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School House Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Tyrone Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Woodford County High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Frankfort St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 879-4630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pike Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2050 Lexington Rd
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2171
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
299 South Main St
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 873-2421
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, KY include Huntertown Elementary School, Safe Harbor Academy and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Woodford County?
7 public schools are located in Woodford County.
What percentage of students in Woodford County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Woodford County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford 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 Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woodford County include: Southside Elementary School vs. Huntertown Elementary School, Huntertown Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Simmons Elementary School
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