For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,025 students in Betsy Layne, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Betsy Layne, KY are Betsy Layne High School and Betsy Layne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Betsy Layne, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Betsy Layne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Betsy Layne, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betsy Layne High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
554 Bobcat Blvd
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6280
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Betsy Layne Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
256 School St
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Betsy Layne, KY 41605
(606) 263-6272
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Betsy Layne, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Betsy Layne, KY include Betsy Layne High School and Betsy Layne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Betsy Layne?
2 public schools are located in Betsy Layne.
What is the racial composition of students in Betsy Layne?
Betsy Layne public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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