The average public school in Kentucky has approximately 471 students (2025).
The public schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public school in Kentucky (by enrollment) is Lafayette High School with 2,373 students.
# Students Range: 1,413
2,373
Avg. # Students: 1,757
Largest Kentucky Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 2,373
Grades: 9-12
401 Reed Ln
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3474
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 381-3474
Rank: #22.
Madison Central High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 2,250
Grades: 9-12
705 N 2nd St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6109
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 625-6109
Rank: #33.
Larry A. Ryle High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,062
Grades: 9-12
10379 Us 42
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5300
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5300
Rank: #44.
Ballard High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 2,033
Grades: 9-12
6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
Rank: #55.
Marion C. Moore School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,031
Grades: 6-12
6415 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Louisville, KY 40228
(502) 485-8304
Rank: #66.
Bryan Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 2,025
Grades: 9-12
201 Eastin Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3308
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3308
Rank: #77.
Henry Clay High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,990
Grades: 9-12
2100 Fontaine Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3423
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3423
Rank: #88.
Mccracken County High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,958
Grades: 9-12
6601 Us Hwy 60
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 538-4000
Rank: #99.
Henderson County High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,928
Grades: 9-12
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800
Rank: #1010.
Dupont Manual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Students: 1,922
Grades: 9-12
120 W Lee St
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 485-8241
Rank: #1111.
Louisville Male High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,904
Grades: 9-12
4409 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-8292
Rank: #1212.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,889
Grades: 9-12
1600 Man O' War Blvd
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3546
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 381-3546
Rank: #1313.
Simon Kenton High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,882
Grades: 9-12
11132 Madison Pk
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Independence, KY 41051
(859) 960-0100
Rank: #1414.
Eastern High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,874
Grades: 9-12
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243
Rank: #1515.
Central Hardin High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,827
Grades: 9-12
3040 Leitchfield Rd
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 737-6800
Cecilia, KY 42724
(270) 737-6800
Rank: #1616.
Tates Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,733
Grades: 9-12
1111 Centre Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3620
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 381-3620
Rank: #1717.
Frederick Douglass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,719
Grades: 9-12
2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-3780
Rank: #1818.
George Rogers Clark High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,704
Grades: 9-12
2745 New Boonesboro Road
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111
Winchester, KY 40391
(859) 744-6111
Rank: #1919.
Great Crossing High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 1,700
Grades: 9-12
120 Betsy Way
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 867-6662
Rank: #2020.
Daviess County High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,694
Grades: 9-12
4255 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7300
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 852-7300
Rank: #2121.
North Hardin High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,664
Grades: 9-12
801 S Logsdon Parkway
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-3167
Radcliff, KY 40160
(270) 351-3167
Rank: #2222.
Oldham County High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,634
Grades: 9-12
1150 N Highway 393
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9461
La Grange, KY 40031
(502) 222-9461
Rank: #2323.
Bullitt East High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,620
Grades: 9-12
11450 Hwy 44e
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Mount Washington, KY 40047
(502) 869-6400
Rank: #2424.
Pleasure Ridge Park High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,615
Grades: 9-12
5901 Greenwood Road
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 485-8311
Rank: #2525.
Fern Creek High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,588
Grades: 9-12
9115 Fern Creek Road
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Louisville, KY 40291
(502) 485-8251
Rank: #2626.
Southern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,540
Grades: 9-12
8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
Rank: #2727.
Campbell County High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,539
Grades: 9-12
909 Camel Crossing
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4161
Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 635-4161
Rank: #2828.
Dixie Heights High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 1,524
Grades: 9-12
3010 Dixie Hwy
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Ft Mitchell, KY 41017
(859) 341-7650
Rank: #2929.
South Warren High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,523
Grades: 9-12
8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Rank: #3030.
Atherton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,496
Grades: 9-12
3000 Dundee Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 485-8202
Rank: #3131.
Randall K. Cooper High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,485
Grades: 9-12
2855 Longbranch Rd
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Union, KY 41091
(859) 384-5040
Rank: #3232.
Meade County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,468
Grades: 9-12
938 Old State Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Brandenburg, KY 40108
(270) 422-7515
Rank: #3333.
Pathfinder School Of Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,451
Grades: K-12
900 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-3173
Rank: #3434.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 1,422
Grades: 9-12
5065 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Rank: #3535.
Conner High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 1,413
Grades: 9-12
3310 Cougar Path
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4400
Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 334-4400
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kentucky average public schools student size?
The Kentucky average public schools student size is 471 for 2025.
What are the public schools with the largest student size in Kentucky?
The best top ranked public schools in Kentucky include Lafayette High School, Madison Central High School and Larry A. Ryle High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the largest student size in Kentucky?
The public high school with the largest student size in Kentucky is Lafayette High School, with a value of 2,373. The public elementary school with the largest student size is Marion C. Moore School, with a value of 2,031.
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