For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 566 students in Jackson County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KY are Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Jackson County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3331 Highway 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Educational Mt. Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Barnabus Home High School
Alternative School
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 364-2111
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 364-2111
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Technology Center
Vocational School
562 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Gr: 8-12
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jackson County Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Us Hwy 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KY include Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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