For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 446 students in Nicholas County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Nicholas County, KY is Nicholas County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicholas County, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Nicholas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Nicholas County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nicholas 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 7% 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 Nicholas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicholas County High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859) 289-3780
Grades: 7-12
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nicholas County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Nicholas County, KY include Nicholas County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nicholas County?
1 public high schools are located in Nicholas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicholas County?
Nicholas County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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