For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,415 students in Belfry, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Belfry, KY are Belfry Elementary School, Belfry Middle School and Belfry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belfry, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Belfry have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belfry, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belfry Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 St. Hwy. 319
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-7296
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-7296
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Belfry Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25259 Us 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-9688
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-9688
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Belfry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27678 Us 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-3900
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Belfry Area Technology Center
Vocational School
25369 U.s. 119 N.
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-4951
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 353-4951
Gr: 8-12
Belfry, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1701 Turkey Creek Rd
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-4691
Belfry, KY 41514
(606) 237-4691
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Belfry, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Belfry, KY include Belfry Elementary School, Belfry Middle School and Belfry High School.
How many public schools are located in Belfry?
4 public schools are located in Belfry.
What is the racial composition of students in Belfry?
Belfry public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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