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Best Carroll County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,963 students in Carroll County, KY (there are , serving 153 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Carroll County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, KY are Carroll County High School, Carroll County Middle School and Cartmell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Carroll County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7075
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carroll County Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
408 5th St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7080
Gr: 5-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cartmell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1708 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7085
Gr: 2-4 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll Co Childhood Development Center
619 9th Street
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7016
Gr: PK | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Carroll County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
1704 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-4479
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ilead Academy
Vocational School
2557 Ky-227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ilead Academy School
Vocational School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kathryn Winn Primary
907 Hawkins St
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7090
Gr: K-1 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll County Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1706 Highland Ave
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-7112
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ilead Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2557 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
(502) 732-3090
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Carroll County, KY include Carroll County High School, Carroll County Middle School and Cartmell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Carroll County?
8 public schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?

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