For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,289 students in Grant County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, KY are Williamstown Sr. High School, Northern Ky Youth Dev Center and Grant County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Grant County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williamstown Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamstown Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Helton Street
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-4421
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15600 Turner Rd
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 363-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Grant County High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 Warsaw Road
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
(859) 824-9739
Gr: 9-12 | 1,062 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eagle Creek Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1505 N Main St
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Williamstown, KY 41097
(859) 824-7706
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
N
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Crittenden, KY 41030
(859) 356-3172
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, KY include Williamstown Sr. High School, Northern Ky Youth Dev Center and Grant County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grant County?
3 public high schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grant County include: Williamstown Sr. High School vs. Grant County High School, Grant County High School vs. Williamstown Sr. High School
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