For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,077 students in Brownsville, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Brownsville, KY are Edmonson County Middle School, Edmonson County 5/6 Center and Edmonson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownsville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Brownsville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edmonson County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2932
Grades: 7-8
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 W Center St
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-3900
Grades: 5-6
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Edmonson County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Brownsville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edmonson County Great Onyx High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Wildcat Way
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Brownsville, KY 42210
(270) 597-2151
Grades: 12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brownsville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Brownsville, KY include Edmonson County Middle School, Edmonson County 5/6 Center and Edmonson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Brownsville?
3 public schools are located in Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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