Woodford County High School is a public high school located in Versailles, Kentucky. Since 1963, it has been the only public high school in Woodford County, serving grades 9–12.
Serving 1,298 students in grades 9-12, Woodford County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodford County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Woodford County High School's student population of 1,298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Black, Yellow
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
30
School Rankings
Woodford County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodford County High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
72%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodford County High School's ranking?
Woodford County High School is ranked #487 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Woodford County High School often compared to?
Woodford County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson County High School, Frankfort High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodford County High School?
The graduation rate of Woodford County High School is 96%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Woodford County High School?
1,298 students attend Woodford County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Woodford County High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodford County High School?
Woodford County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Woodford County High School offer ?
Woodford County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodford County High School part of?
Woodford County High School is part of Woodford County School District.
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