For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 213 students in Horse Cave, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Horse Cave, KY is Caverna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Horse Cave, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Horse Cave have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Horse Cave, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Caverna High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Horse Cave, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caverna High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Horse Cave, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Horse Cave, KY include Caverna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Horse Cave?
1 public high schools are located in Horse Cave.
What is the racial composition of students in Horse Cave?
Horse Cave public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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