For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 558 students in Owenton, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Owenton, KY is Owen County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owenton, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Owenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Owenton, 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 Owen 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 9% 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 Owenton, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owen County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Hwy 22 E
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5509
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Owenton, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1925 Hwy 22 East
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Owenton, KY 40359
(502) 484-5499
Gr: PK-2 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Owenton, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Owenton, KY include Owen County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Owenton?
1 public high schools are located in Owenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Owenton?
Owenton public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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