For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 812 students in South Shore, KY.
The top ranked public schools in South Shore, KY are Mckell Middle School and Mckell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Shore, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Shore have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Shore, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckell Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Mckell Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
South Shore, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 4 Box 247
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
Grades: 4-5
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Shore, KY?
The top ranked public schools in South Shore, KY include Mckell Middle School and Mckell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Shore?
2 public schools are located in South Shore.
What is the racial composition of students in South Shore?
South Shore public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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