For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,166 students in 42261, KY (there are , serving 64 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 42261, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 42261, KY are Butler County Learning Center, Butler County High School and Butler County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 42261 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 42261, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42261, KY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2264
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Butler County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1852 S. Main Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #33.
Butler County Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-5647
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Morgantown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cemetery Street
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #55.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5539 Brownsville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-8936
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Butler Co. Area Technology Center
Vocational School
179 Academic Way
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2791
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 999-2791
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
42261, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5435 Caneyville Rd
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Morgantown, KY 42261
(270) 526-3335
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 42261, KY?
The top ranked public schools in 42261, KY include Butler County Learning Center, Butler County High School and Butler County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 42261?
6 public schools are located in 42261.
What percentage of students in 42261 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 42261 are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 42261?
42261 public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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