Public high schools in Kentucky achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 38% (2023-24).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Kentucky is Dupont Manual High School with 76%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 50%
76%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 55%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in Kentucky (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
Math: 74% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Rank: #22.
J. Graham Brown School
Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: K-12
546 South First Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8216
Rank: #33.
Bavel
Alternative School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-12
113 West Public Square
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-4185
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 629-4185
Rank: #44.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 2-12
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Rank: #55.
North Oldham High School
Math: 67% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 9-12
1815 S Hwy 1793
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-0158
Goshen, KY 40026
(502) 228-0158
Rank: #66.
Beechwood High School
Math: 54% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 61%
Grades: 7-12
54 Beechwood Rd
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 331-1220
Rank: #77.
Pikeville High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 7-12
120 Championship Drive
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Pikeville, KY 41501
(606) 432-0185
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Boyle County High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
1637 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Frankfort High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
328 Shelby St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8655
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Murray High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
1800 Sycamore St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Rank: #1111.
Highlands High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 9-12
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 781-5900
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Louisville Male High School
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 56%
Grades: 9-12
4409 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
South Warren High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 56%
Grades: 9-12
8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lafayette High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 9-12
401 Reed Ln
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3474
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3474
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Logan County High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 9-12
2200 Bowling Green Rd
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8454
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Cordia School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-12
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Paintsville High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 7-12
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Steam Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
123 East 6 Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 381-3033
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: K-12
1211 Center St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Rank: #2020.
Barbourville City School
Math: 29% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 52%
Grades: PK-12
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606) 546-3129
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Central Hardin High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 51%
Grades: 9-12
3040 Leitchfield Rd
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 737-6800
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 737-6800
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Conner High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 51%
Grades: 9-12
3310 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4400
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4400
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Harlan High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 51%
Grades: 5-12
420 E Central St
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8750
Harlan, KY 40831
(606) 573-8750
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
South Oldham High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 51%
Grades: 9-12
5901 Veteran's Memorial Pky
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6681
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6681
Rank: #2525.
Newport School Of Innovation
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: K-12
30 West 8th Street
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Newport, KY 41071
(859) 292-3001
Rank: #2626.
Randall K. Cooper High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 50%
Grades: 9-12
2855 Longbranch Rd
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Rank: #27 - 7227. - 72.
The Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
400 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6720
Rank: #27 - 7227. - 72.
Adair Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 5-12
401 Appleby Dr
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Columbia, KY 42728
(270) 384-0811
Rank: #27 - 7227. - 72.
Ashgrove Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
1115 Ashgrove Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 523-3001
Rank: #27 - 7227. - 72.
Audrey Grevious Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
1177 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 246-4370
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 246-4370
Rank: #27 - 7227. - 72.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 1-12
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Rank: #27 - 7227. - 72.
Boys & Girls Haven
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
2301 Goldsmith Ln
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Louisville, KY 40218
(502) 458-1171
Rank: #27 - 7227. - 72.
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Rank: #27 - 7227. - 72.
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 8-12
1128 East Broadway St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 485-6678
Rank: #27 - 7227. - 72.
Buckner Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 4-12
1350 N Highway 393
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-3767
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kentucky average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Kentucky average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency is 38%% for 2023-24.
What are the public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Kentucky?
The best top ranked public high schools in Kentucky include Dupont Manual High School, J. Graham Brown School and Bavel.
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