For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,383 students in Paintsville, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Paintsville, KY are Johnson Central High School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Eagle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paintsville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Paintsville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Paintsville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnson County Eagle Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Paintsville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #22.
Paintsville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 2nd St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
257 North Mayo Trail
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2077
Grades: K-12
| 149 students
Paintsville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Second St
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2651
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Tiger Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 2nd Street
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Paintsville, KY 41240
(606) 789-2656
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paintsville, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Paintsville, KY include Johnson Central High School, Paintsville High School and Johnson County Eagle Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Paintsville?
3 public high schools are located in Paintsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Paintsville?
Paintsville public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Paintsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Paintsville include: Paintsville High School vs. Johnson Central High School, Johnson Central High School vs. Paintsville High School
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