For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,559 students in Shepherdsville, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shepherdsville, KY are Riverview Opportunity Center, Bullitt Central High School and North Bullitt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shepherdsville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Shepherdsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Shepherdsville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bullitt Central High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Shepherdsville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Bullitt Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
North Bullitt High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
381 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Bullitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
395 High School Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shepherdsville, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shepherdsville, KY include Riverview Opportunity Center, Bullitt Central High School and North Bullitt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shepherdsville?
5 public high schools are located in Shepherdsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Shepherdsville?
Shepherdsville public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Shepherdsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shepherdsville include: North Bullitt High School vs. Bullitt Central High School, Bullitt Central High School vs. North Bullitt High School
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